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Pension fund pushes for independent chair at Berkshire Hathaway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2022
... Buffett in the past, once Mr. Buffett is no longer Berkshire's chief executive, a non-management director should be named board chair. The board agrees with Mr. Buffett and accordingly recommends that the shareholders vote against this proposal," ...

UK regulator introduces diversity rules for listed entities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
... executive, chief financial officer or senior independent director - must be held by a woman. Further, at least one member of the board should be from an ethnic minority background excluding white ethnic groups. Those listed companies that fail to meet ...

Contango signs distribution deal, flags rebrand

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022
... and results for our clients," the company said. The name change will not impact products, strategies or their names. "The board believes that operating under a single identity that aligns both the company and the RE will provide clarity for Contango's ...

RBA eyes an early rate hike

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2022
... up, in aggregate terms growth was below rates likely to be consistent with inflation forecasts. At the April meeting, the board decided to maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points but change is likely over the coming months as additional evidence ...

Heritage Bank, People's Choice proceed with merger plans

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2022
... all members benefit from a stronger, united customer-owned banking organisation," Heritage chair Kerry Betros said. "The board is committed to ensuring that we remain a strong values-driven organisation that is dedicated to mutuality, our members, employees ...

New chief executive for SG Hiscock

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022
... According to Hiscock, the process in formally appointing Croker to the role has been seamless and supported by the company's board and management team. "As a business, we undertook the necessary due diligence required on the chief executive appointment ...

Australian Ethical adds to investment committee

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022
Australian Ethical has welcomed three industry veterans to its investment committee. To further boost its leadership in ethical and ESG asset allocation, Australian Ethical has appointed Sean Henaghan, Sandra McCullagh and Steve Rankine to its investment ...

APRA 'digging into' super fund contributions to unions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022
... This is a disgrace." After pleas for significant superannuation law reform, Bragg last week questioned key APRA executive board members about potential investigations and enforcement actions. In Senate estimates, Bragg said that super funds have transferred ...

Former ANZ Australia head in new role

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2022
... drawing on the capability that exists within the Mint and Amplifi teams to offer the market better solutions across the board." Thomas added: "The investment and wealth management markets are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with a new breed of financial ...

Pendal rejects Perpetual bid

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2022
The Pendal board has determined the recent takeover offer from Perpetual is not in the best interests of shareholders. The conditional, non-binding indicative offer from Perpetual to acquire 100% of the shares in Pendal by way of a scheme of arrangement ...