AIST adopts middle ground on board structureBY JAMES FERNYHOUGH | THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2014 12:40PMSuper funds should not be forced to include a third quota of independent directors on their boards, but the law should be changed to allow them to do so if they wish, according to the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). Related News |
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