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Women-led super funds continue to shine

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
... why board and management diversity matters, he said. "It highlights that businesses that kick these goals have more perspectives in their ranks to make better decisions and are therefore more profitable," he said. Super funds with a higher percentage ...

ACSA creates managed fund taskforce

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 FEB 2019
... to lower administrative costs and improve the investor experience. According to ACSA, participants - from both the perspectives of fund manufacturers and investors - have identified wealth platforms, super funds and individuals as "key blockages." The ...

Perpetual hires former Macquarie exec

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2018
... Adams said this reshaping of the executive leadership team recognises strong internal talent and also brings in fresh perspectives via the risk leadership position which he has elevated. "I'm pleased to be promoting Richard from the corporate trust leadership ...

Gender split sees new investment industry focus

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 NOV 2018
... "Diversity is a key driver of innovation, essential for growth and consistent returns for investors. The diverse perspectives of a team ensure innovative thinking and well tested, robust ideas," he said. Citing a McKinsey & Company report from January ...

Former MLC executive joins Challenger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 SEP 2018
... including deep knowledge of the Australian and global insurance sector, that will contribute to the mix of skills and perspectives of the board," he said. Challenger also announced that longstanding board director Graham Cubbin will not stand for re-election ...

Hedge fund industry body promotes Aussie talent

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
... September. He is the first Australian to make the board in about a decade. "I look forward to bringing more of our local perspectives and experiences to the global table and continuing to support industry growth and development over what are likely to ...

Industry super fund renews board

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018
... future for all Australians," Cochrane said. "Ongoing board renewal provides an opportunity for us to capture new perspectives and insights to help us maintain our focus on the things that matter to our members and employers." Earlier in the week, First ...

ASIC not to blame for trust deficit: Shipton

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2018
... been doing an excellent job over many years. I will say that I have been observing the work of ASIC from different perspectives and I've always looked with great admiration at the work of ASIC." Asked by committee member Trevor Evans to expand on ...

APRA urges super funds to examine board skills

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAY 2018
... addition to recommending board renewal processes are sound and strike the balance between continuity and diverse perspectives. Additionally, APRA has recommended funds develop a thorough means for assessing the performance of boards collectively and ...

Three AMP directors step down

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... reassurance that the poor culture and governance practices exposed at the Royal Commission have been banished and new perspectives installed," ACSI chief executive Louise Davidson said. "There is a link between what has gone wrong at AMP and remuneration ...