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THREE competing plans to curb companies from exaggerating their green credentials could lead to more frustration and costs for businesses, especially starting next year. Over US$3 trillion has flowed into investments specifically touting their environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials reported under scores of voluntary disclosures, stoking regulatory concerns about greenwashing. While investors and companies ...

By Huw Jones and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - Three competing plans to curb companies from exaggerating their green credentials could lead to more ...

Latest job changes across the industry

Lonsec reveals new CEO 13 May 2021 The former chief executive of a managed accounts group will come on board to head the adviser research house in two months’ time. In a statement, Lonsec said it had appointed Mike Wright – most recently CEO of Xplore Wealth before its merger with HUB24 in March – as the new head of the business. “Mike’s unique blend of leading teams to develop and implement client-oriented growth and service initiatives along with his strong i...

Lonsec reveals new CEO Lonsec reveals new CEO The former chief executive of a managed accounts group will come on board to head the adviser research house in two months’ time. A A In a statement, Lonsec said it had appointed Mike Wright – most recently CEO of Xplore Wealth before its merger with HUB24 in March – as the new head of the business. “Mike’s unique blend of leading teams to develop and implement client-oriented growth and service initiatives along with his strong industry r...

The ratings house has appointed former Xplore Wealth chief executive Mike Wright into the role.

Lonsec boss to depart A A Charlie Haynes will step down as CEO of Lonsec, saying the time is right for him to “exit the business and pursue his other interests” and enable a new CEO to come on board. Mr Haynes has held the role since 2018. “During the past three years Charlie has worked tirelessly to reshape and strengthen the business lines and expand Lonsec Research, SuperRatings and Lonsec Investment Solutions. This period has seen significant uplift in capabilities across all busines...