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Blue chips hit board diversity target

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
The boards of the top 200 ASX-listed companies have reached the 30% gender diversity target set four years ago. According to the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, 30% of ASX200 boards comprise female directors. More than 40 companies currently ...

Industry veterans recognised

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2019
A number of financial services industry veterans were recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list this weekend. The 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours included investment professionals, financial advisers, banking professionals and superannuation ...

Final farewell for industry association

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019
After more than 96 years as a recognised industry association, members of the Superannuated Commonwealth Officers of Australia have come together for the last time. About 100 of the industry body's remaining members attended its final meeting - a special ...

Chief economist update: The path of monetary policy according to Lowe

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2019
... disposable income to lead to more jobs, lower unemployment and a stronger economy. This should benefit us all, although I recognise that in the short run the effects are felt unevenly across the community."

Minimum wage rises by 3%

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
Australia's minimum wage is set to rise by 3%. The Fair Work Commission has determined Australia's national minimum wage (NMW) will increase by 3% to $19.49 per hour. Effective from the first full pay period starting on or after July 1, the increase ...

Court throws out Aurora fund takeover bid

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2019
... of the fund with Primary Securities. The January 15 vote was successful according to Primary, but Aurora refused to recognise it, saying not all unitholders were given enough notice. Yesterday afternoon, Supreme Court of New South Wales declared the ...

Managed Account Awards finalists revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAY 2019
... Potter. "The managed account programs that are offered by advice firms are an important development that we want to recognise." Potter explained the IMAP Awards offer recognition for advice firms. He said: "We want the IMAP Managed Account Awards to ...

Banks sluggish on Indigenous financial inclusion

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2019
... Australians are being let down by financial institutions' failure to provide access to basic banking services and recognise different cultural attitudes towards money, a new report from the First Nations Foundation reveals. Of the 620 Aboriginal ...

Suncorp chief executive steps down

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2019
... years at Suncorp. He has played an integral role in the transformation of Suncorp," McLoughlin said. Johnston added: "I recognise the importance of this role, especially during this challenging time for the financial services industry. I am truly passionate ...

Clients demand multiple advisers: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2019
... the Royal Commission," it said. EY Oceania wealth and asset management leader Antoinette Elias said wealth managers recognise their clients now expect more than just strong investment performance, but they are struggling to differentiate and communicate ...