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WA Super appoints Shanahan as chair

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2014
... resources, business and government sectors, Tim is viewed as an ideal Chair. We are excited to be positioned as an industry leader with Tim as our Independent Chairman," Catania said. "Tim has a proven track record and WA industry experience and we couldn't ...

HESTA and Cbus take AIST top awards

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2013
... Communication Award- Annual Report also for the second year in a row, with the judges describing the fund as an industry leader on disclosure and transparency. The Award judges said the comprehensive report provided members and potential members with ...

Industry leaders urge Abbott to keep super rebate

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2013
Super fund trustees and senior industry executives have urged the government to go ahead with the low-income superannuation contribution (LISC) in an open letter to the Prime Minister. Signatories include well-known super fund bosses such as HOSTPLUS's ...

Former UniSuper CEO joins UCA FM board

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2013
... chairperson Dick Carter said of the appointment: "We are delighted to have been able to attract such a respected finance industry leader to our Board. "Terry offers us a unique combination of a long career as a superannuation fund CEO, an enviable track ...

US Hedge Fund Association opens in Australia

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2013
The US-based Hedge Fund Association, a nonpartisan industry body aimed at increasing transparency and trust in alternative investments, has established an Australian chapter. The lobbying organisation's membership includes hedge funds, funds of funds ...

Super industry leaders weigh up Rudd's new cabinet

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
Following the announcement of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's new cabinet yesterday, Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Mathias Cormann claimed Rudd was "downgrading" the superannuation portfolio. However, Pauline Vamos, chief executive ...

CareSuper awards $65m mandate to Neuberger Berman

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2013
CareSuper has awarded Neuberger Berman a $65 million emerging markets equities mandate. CareSuper general manager of investments Greg Nolan praised Neuberger Berman's investment team and approach, saying they were key reasons for awarding the mandate. ...

Rubik to purchase Visor Desktop from Macquarie

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013
Global financial technology provider Rubik Financial Limited (Rubik) has further expanded into the wealth management market after entering into a binding agreement to acquire Visor Desktop financial planning software (formerly COIN Desktop) from Macquarie's ...

Women in Banking and Finance hunt for CEO

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2013
Advocacy group Women in Banking and Finance (WiBF) has started the search for its first chief executive. The not-for-profit group for professional women in the financial services and related industries is looking for someone to build a sponsorship program ...

Brad Fox Appointed AFA CEO

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2012
Following the shock resignation by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) CEO Richard Klipin a month ago, the immediate past president, current treasurer and Interim CEO, Brad Fox was announced as his successor yesterday. Commenting on the announcement ...