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Former ASIC lawyer joins private firm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2020
... of legal and policy roles at ASIC from 2009 to 2016. She was most recently principal consultant at Ellis Corporate Governance Consulting and has previously served as special counsel at GRT Lawyers. "Symons is a seasoned financial services lawyer with ...

Future Fund board members reappointed

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2020
... the Board continues to benefit from their significant experience and expertise across financial markets, corporate governance and public policy," Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in a statement. Kay has worked in finance in executive and non-executive ...

Super should shape up on unlisted valuations: WTW

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
... valuation process," Kelly said. "The bottom line is that any decision on valuations, including not doing anything, needs a governance overlay." Super fund fiduciaries face a quandary of maintaining a medium to long-term investment horizon in their portfolios ...

Time to step up or face the music

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... chief executive John McMurdo said its time for leaders to consider the long term implications of poor - and good - governance, not only for the corporate world, but for people and the planet too. "If ever there was a time for fresh thinking, it's ...

Super fighting a war on three fronts: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... three competing sets of problems as they deal with the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic, with investment governance, administration and operational effectiveness, and insurance all simultaneously competing for attention. As a result of ...

William Buck boosts private wealth office

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020
... strength to our client offering," Frinsdorf said. "Andrew brings specific skills in investment, philanthropy, family governance and family office advisory services, all of which are in strong demand among high net worth individuals and families to manage ...

ATO to verify early release requests

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
... refuses a member access to their money after an ATO determination is "essentially admitting" that their investment governance was cavalier or their systems inadequate. "I can't imagine a bigger signal to members, to the media and to regulators," ...

The impact of COVID-19 on emerging markets

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... shareholders, Patel said. "Emerging markets therefore requires active management, with a focus on cash generation and governance," he said. "Governance has to be front and centre of investment strategy." Isles said sweeping generalisations about corporate ...

Australian Unity investment boss to lead Mercer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... new strategies," Bryant said. "David has long-standing relationships across the industry, notable depth in corporate governance and a strong market presence. He is also known for having the right balance between strategy and execution focus." Bryant ...

AMP director retires

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2020
... spent seven years as the chair of New Zealand's stock exchange. AMP chair David Murray said Harmos' legal and corporate governance experience had been crucial during the transitionary period following the Royal Commission. "Andrew has made a significant ...

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Blackwattle takes over Quest Asset Partners

KARREN VERGARA
Blackwattle Investment Partners has swallowed up Australian equities manager Quest Asset Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Funds SA poaches Vision Super risk specialist

MATTHEW WAI
Funds SA will welcome a Vision Super executive to replace executive director, governance and strategy Tony Burrill, as he prepares for retirement following a seven-year tenure at the company.

Regal flags muted second-half performance fees

VINNY VUCAGO
Regal Partners expects to recognise at least $122.7 million in fund performance fee revenue for calendar 2026, with market volatility and weaker investment performance limiting the prospect of further material fees in the second half.

Insignia chief draws 'hard line' on NCAs giving retirement advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley said he draws a hard line when it come to the new class of advisers (NCAs) giving retirement advice.

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