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Fintech appoints former super fund chief

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
The former chief executive of a $78 billion superannuation fund has joined the board of an ASX-listed fintech. Former First State Super chief Michael Dwyer has joined the board of Iress, alongside Trudy Vonhoff. The two have been appointed as non-executive ...

Government opens BEAR extension consultation

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
More than a year after it was recommended by Commissioner Kenneth Hayne, the government has taken steps to extend the Banking Executive Accountability regime to include super funds and other APRA-regulated entities. Set to be known as the Financial ...

Preqin opens Australian office

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
The alternatives assets data juggernaut is opening an office in Sydney, as it looks to expand its local client base and build its research coverage. Preqin Pro is a software subscription platform that tracks data (such as fundraising, deals and exits) ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
The shortlist for the Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards 2020 has been unveiled, recognising outstanding investment talent across major asset classes. Now in their third year, the annual Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards are ...

Industry fund names new investment chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
A $6 billion industry super fund will welcome a new investment lead following the resignation of its chief investment officer. Former LUCRF Super head of investment strategy Michael McQueen will now lead investments for Media Super following the resignation ...

AMP remediation processes questionable

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
AMP has responded to reports it is refunding fees charged to members into new AMP superannuation accounts opened without customers' knowledge or consent. Following a report by the ABC, AMP has confirmed it is depositing refunds owed to former customers ...

Aberdeen head of global equities to leave

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
Aberdeen Standard Investments has appointed a new head of global equities as Stephen Docherty resigns for personal reasons. Docherty will leave the firm at end of February. ASI's deputy head of global equities Dominic Byrne, who has been with the firm ...

NAB hires to improve governance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
The National Australia Bank has appointed a new non-executive director with an extensive history in banking, risk management and governance. Simon McKeon will step into his new role effective 3 February 2020, after gaining regulatory approval, while ...

Mayfair fights for use of word

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
Mayfair 101 is defending a lawsuit over the right to use the word 'platinum', filing a cross claim against Platinum Asset Management, hoping to revoke the word 'platinum' from the trademark register. Mayfair is arguing that the word is a laudatory and ...

Commonwealth Super mulls platform changes

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2020
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is considering making changes to how it administers about 570,000 defined benefit member accounts as its existing systems age. CSC has invited interested companies to submit proof-of-concepts for a core registry ...