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    Governance News 7 September 2022

    40 minute read + (PDF download)  07.09.2022 Mark Standen, Siobhan Doherty, Kate Hilder

    This week's issue features coverage of the CEW's Senior Executive Census 2022 which tracks progress towards gender parity in leadership roles across the ASX 300.  On the financial services front, we cover a number of significant developments including the findings of ASIC's review of IDII claims handling practices and APRA's consultation on proposed guidance for financial contingency and resolution planning.  The issue also includes coverage of various ESG and risk-related developments and more…

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