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SIMON O'CONNOR | THURSDAY, 26 APR 2018 Ethical investment used to be pretty straight-forward - avoid your traditional sin stocks, and invest in the rest of your universe. Read more SIMON O'CONNOR | THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2015 The importance of focusing capital markets on the longer term is a matter of much international discussion, debate and regulation globally. This global activity on this issue - for example the UK's Kay Review and Stewardship Codes, the EU Shareholder ... Read more SIMON O'CONNOR | SUNDAY, 4 AUG 2013 RIAA chief executive Simon O'Connor discusses the importance of responsible investment, arguing that consumers are increasingly expecting their super funds to invest their money ethically. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski is determined to propel the investment giant's superannuation product into the top 10 funds by assets under management by 2030. It's an audacious goal, even for a fund backed by the world's second largest asset manager. Andrew McKean writes.