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    Governance News 24 May 2023

    50 minute read + (PDF download)  24.05.2023 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This issue has a strong risk focus. We cover insights from an expert panel into how to (and how not to) tackle emerging risk, as well as a speech from APRA Deputy Chair Helen Rowell reiterating the need for ongoing focus at board level on GCRA (including DEI). On the financial services front, we include a status update on progress towards tightening consumer protections in BNPL regulation. On the ESG front we cover the results of several key votes on significant shareholder ESG proposals including Climate Action 100+ flagged proposals at Shell and more…

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