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First Nations Groups launch scholarship for Indigenous women in financial services

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2023
... uplift First Nations women and girls in under-represented areas including economics, finance, business, and community governance. First Australians Capital chair Leah Armstrong said she is proud to be a patron of the new scholarship and work toward boosting ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... monetary policy decisions is also outlined in the Statement. This includes a commitment to maintain high standards of governance to support decision making and public trust." Meanwhile, the Statement included changes in the appointment process for external ...

Rest welcomes chief financial officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... and will be responsible for overseeing financial strategy, management and reporting, valuations, actuarial, portfolio governance, taxation, and investment operations. "John's deep experience and knowledge is a welcome contribution to Rest as we continue ...

AMP adds to board

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... boards after three years of service. "I would like to sincerely thank Kate for the invaluable experience, insight and governance she has brought to the board," Hazelton said. "Her commitment and passion for the business over the past three years has ...

Gender pay gap a crucial diversity metric: FSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... for men and women respectively. "It is a proxy for workforce composition and bonus structures and some of the other governance issues we look at. It also goes to the pipeline question. The roles that are most likely to go into the chief executive position ...

Morningstar cops greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... allegedly exposing investors to controversial weapons companies after proclaiming that its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy strictly excludes such investments. Morningstar's International Shares (Unhedged) Fund invested in controversial ...

New bill to strip treasurer of RBA monetary policy veto powers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... full employment. Moreover, the legislation comprises the establishment of both a Monetary Policy Board and a separate Governance Board, while also clarifying the RBA's obligation to contribute to financial system stability. Chalmers commented that the ...

Frontier restructures, promotes

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
... the asset consultant has modified the team composition in its research practice. The two service areas of investment governance and responsible investment will now join the sector research program under the direction of Paul Newfield. The other dedicated ...

Key advice reforms still coming, Jones promises

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... well serve as a suitable training ground for holistic advisers. "Whatever we do with super funds has to have tight governance and regulation around the scope of advice, how it's charged and the qualifications of those providing it," Jones said. "So ...

Lombard Odier breaks into Australia, issues private credit mandate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... collaborating with LOIM in this growing impact driven asset class. "Our expertise and years of experience in funds governance pairs well with LOIM's incredible longevity and history in private banking and asset management," Godfrey said. Interestingly ...