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AMP hires head of whistleblowing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2019
... "We have also made significant progress to overhaul our governance and organisational structures to create better independence and oversight of issues. Our activity has focused on improving policies, processes and systems and increasing the use of technology ...

Pension fund joins action against Facebook

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2019
... engaged with Facebook on numerous occasions to press for core governance standards such as board diversity, board independence, and proportionate voting rights that are central to ensure accountability at public companies," CalSTRS portfolio manager ...

Chief economist update: Wheels of US recession in motion

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... perhaps some quantitative easing as well"? Obeying Trump's diktat would just erode the fed's credibility and independence while at the same time, signalling a virtual admission that the US economy is, indeed, heading towards cactus avenue. Then ...

Trustee firm adds executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... contribute to financial market integrity and investor protection." Fletcher said the key to MSC Group's expansion is its independence from product providers, issuers and promoters, particularly in the wake of the Royal Commission. "At MSC we're very ...

ASIC moves against SMSF auditor misconduct

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
... several others. The decisions follow concerns about SMSF auditors failing to meet requirements, including auditor independence standards, auditing standards, and minimum CPD hours. Most matters were referred to the corporate regulator by the Australian ...

Fund managers lag on ESG

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2019
... employee pay metrics, or the results of the gender gap analysis which was undertaken. The board has a low level of independence, the report said. Among other diversified financials, Janus Henderson scored 64.5 (down 11%), Perpetual scored 70.6 (down ...

Super fund amends constitution

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2019
... the change, signaling the end for two current directors. LGS chair Bruce Miller said the board had come to realise independence was critical to the fund's chances of future success. "As a board, we recognise that having a strong, diverse board with the ...

AMP Super, board slapped with licence conditions

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
... skills and experience, AMP added. "This, together with a new trustee operating model, is designed to strengthen the independence of the trustees and ensure they continue to work in the best interests of members," it said. This morning, AMP sent a memo ...

Clients demand multiple advisers: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
... are expected to rise over the next three years at 73% and 93% respectively. "While this significant swing towards independence suggests the flexibility in solutions and fees being offered is becoming more attractive to clients, it may also be reflective ...

SG Hiscock, DMP Asset Management to merge

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... timely to strengthen both businesses through a merger to form a larger entity, whilst maintaining the strength of independence from outside financial institutions," he said. "Both DMPAM and SGH have a long track record and culture of client focus." The ...