ES issues gaining more support from female fund managers February 10, 2023 Female fund managers support environmental and social (ES) proposals more than governance proposals, according to the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). ‘The Voting Behaviour of Women-Led Mutual Funds’ report revealed ES proposals are 17% more likely to receive support from women-led mutual funds. […]
Read MoreSlow progress on gender diversity in boardroom Female representation at boardroom level has been boosted by companies’ voluntary targets but there are still too few women in leadership positions. The latest data from the government’s Hampton-Alexander Review, a body set up to increase the representation of women at boardroom level, shows that more than a […]
Read MoreGreek companies will soon be mandated to meet a 25% female quota on their boards following a landmark decision for gender diversity. The quota requirement has been included as an amendment to the bill transposing the EU Shareholder Rights Directive II (SRD II) into Greek law, and is the result of a consultation led by […]
Read MoreInclusive workplaces and effective staff engagement will boost the country’s economy as well as creating better places for work according to the Confederation of British Business (CBI). In a new report, Time for Action: The Business Case for Inclusive Workplaces the CBI defines inclusion as: “an approach to running organisations which focuses on ensuring that every aspect of […]
Read MoreThe ASX Corporate Governance Council has released a communiqué on its recent work programme and it proposal to make changes to the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (‘the ASX Code’) with an expected implementation date from 1 July 2010. Following the publication of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) earlier in 2009 of […]
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