The Alliance Academy

An asset owner's perspective with Talieh Williams

Alliance Advisors — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +1100

As we continue our look at the Australian AGM Season, Brendan Henry SVP APAC Operations for Alliance Advisors, speaks to Talieh Williams. Talieh is an Independent Advisor on Investment Stewardship, ESG and Sustainable Investment, she is also currently a Non-Executive Director at Melbourne Airport. Previously she was Head of Investment Stewardship at Victorian Funds Management Corporation and prior to this Talieh developed and led UniSuper's approach to responsible investment for over 11 years.

Topics covered in the conversation, include Remuneration (with a focus on executive retention), culture and handling controversies/external pressures such as shareholder proposals.

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In conversation with ACCR on shareholder advocacy

Alliance Advisors — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Brendan Henry SVP APAC Operations for Alliance Advisors, speaks to Brynn O'Brien, Executive Director at the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). ACCR is a research and shareholder advocacy organisation and has proposed a number of shareholder resolutions at ASX listed companies during the 2022 AGM season.

The discussion covers: Engagement with issuers, Net Zero, Evolution of ACCR's shareholder proposals and why Climate Change is the fundamental Human Rights challenge of our times.

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A view on the 2022 Australian AGM season with Glass Lewis

Alliance Advisors — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +1100

Please join Brendan Henry, SVP APAC Operations for Alliance Advisors as he speaks to Philip Foo Lead Analyst for Australia and Vice President, APAC Research and Engagement at Glass Lewis as they discuss the upcoming AGM Season in Australia and the likely challenges which will be faced by listed companies. Topics covered include; Remuneration, Say on Climate and Shareholder Resolutions.

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