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The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors has published its Anti-corruption and Bribery Practices in Corporate Australia: A review of the S&P/ASX200 research paper, investigating the risk of bribery in Australia's top 200 listed companies.

The research report commissioned by ACSI and produced by CAER (Corporate Analysis Enhance Responsibility) provides a snapshot of exposure to bribery and corruption risk across ASX200 companies, focussing on those with operations in high-risk sectors and/or high-risk countries.

The paper found that:

The number of ASX100 companies operating in a sector or country deemed high-risk for corruption has increased from 56% in 2006 to 75% in 2011;
ASX100 companies lag the top 100 companies (by market cap) from the UK, US and Europe in prohibiting the giving and receiving of bribes; and
126 ASX200 companies operating internationally are exposed to a high-risk sector, country or both, but 40% of these companies have no public policy that prohibits bribery or facilitation payments

Kopejtka resigns from Murchison

Murchison Metals has announced that Paul Kopejtka has resigned from his position as the company’s non-executive director of the company.

Richmond Mining appoints Jelenich to board

Richmond Mining Limited has announced that it has appointed BHP Billiton executive Lou Jelenich as the company’s non-executive Director.

Myer cuts executive incentives

Myer has announced that its chief executive Bernie Brookes’ remuneration has fallen after the retail giant failed to meet its incentive targets. Mr Brookes’ received $1.63 million for the year, only up slightly from last year.

ASA urges improvements to executive pay laws

The Australian Shareholders’ Association (ASA) has called for adjustments to be made to the executive pay laws, arguing that loopholes exist within the current policy framework.

New commissioners announced for ASIC

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced the appointments of Peter Kell and Greg Tanzer as full-time Commissioners.

Leighton loses Sasse

Leighton Holdings has announced that Stephen Sasse, the company’s general manager, organisational strategy, has left the company.

Workplace Gender Equity Agency warns of action

The director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), Helen Conway, has publically warned of impending action on equality if women continue to be kept from board and executive roles.

Shareholders knock back GUD remuneration

Shareholders of GUD have knocked back the company’s annual remuneration report, with 45 per cent voting against the packages proposed by the company’s board.

Australia Post appoints new Board director

The Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Stephen Conroy and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong have announced Brenden Fleiter as the new Director of the Australia Post Board.

ANZ appoints Currie as new COO

ANZ has announced the appointment of Alistair Currie as the banking group’s new Chief Operating Officer, with overall responsibility for technology, shared services and operations , including ANZ’s Bangalore, Manila and Chengdu hubs.

NWC announces new chief executive

The National Water Commission (NWC) has appointed James Cameron as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Federal Government moves to improve gender diversity in GBEs

The Federal Government has announced its intentions to focus more strongly on gender diversity in the employment practices of key government bodies, including the NBN Co and Australia Post.

Bonus pool for NBN executives

A private-sector style bonus pool has boosted NBN Co’s executive’s pay by an extra $2.3 million.

ACSI urges pay rethink

The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) has called for a greater link between company performance and executive remuneration.

Integra appoints new director

Integra Mining has announced William Plyley as the company’s new non-executive director after Graeme Beissel recently resigned from the role.

Broadbent, Paradice and Moore to chair $10 billion clean tech review

The Federal Government has announced Jillian Broadbent will chair an exprt review that will advise the government on the design of the $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which will be tasked with providing a new source of finance for renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies.