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Super funds to face parliamentary grilling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2020
... to the benefit of fund members." The committee's examination of the groups will also include monitoring the sector's progress on implementing relevant recommendations from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial ...

Fees fall after super mergers: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2020
... announced plans to merge with WA Super just days after merging with VicSuper. Also merging, MTAA Super and Tasplan are making progress. The two funds have announced the post-merger leadership team, revealing an almost all-female executive lineup.

JobKeeper extension passed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020
The government's JobKeeper extension has been passed through parliament, prolonging the payments through till March 2021 and tapering the amount from December 2020. A new split system will replace the flat $1500 fortnightly payment with those who work ...

Banks to be questioned on COVID-19 response

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020
... recent evidence to the committee," he said. In addition to COVID-19, the hearings will examine the four major banks' progress in implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services ...

AMP reviews business units

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2020
... "As updated at the 1H20 results, following the successful completion of the AMP Life sale, AMP is making significant progress in driving its strategy - reinventing wealth management in Australia, growing its asset management franchise (including a repivot ...

HESTA partners for global equities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2020
HESTA has entered into an international equities partnership with a specialist global manager, expanding on an existing mandate. Martin Currie Investment Management will become the underlying investment manager for a new global equities portfolio for ...

Advice disciplinary body delayed

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020
... yet to be implemented and delayed for six months or so. About 24 have been implemented while another 35 are a work in progress, Hume said. Additionally, she acknowledged the burdens advisers are currently facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, commending ...

Chief economist update: Communists' party

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2020
"There's a party goin' on right here A celebration to last throughout the years So bring your good times and your laughter too We gonna celebrate your party with you..." - Kool & the Gang The post-pandemic pool party at Wuhan Maya Beach Water ...

Zurich rejigs operations team

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
... of head of retail claims. Zurich and OnePath chief operations officer Gavin Pearce said the appointments reflect the progress in the group's journey of integrating Zurich and OnePath operational teams. "The structure has been designed to support ...

Spaceship raises $10m in capital raise

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2020
... younger Australians with a best-in-class investment platform," Spaceship chief executive Andrew Moore said. "The company's progress has been underpinned by strong investment performance in both our superannuation and investment products."