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APRA forced to overhaul culture, capabilities

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
... split across banking, insurance and superannuation. In terms or responsibilities, the chair should take on a broader organisation-wide role and ditch ADI-specific duties. The remaining members should work across industry, policy and functional responsibilities. ...

Impact investing under threat

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2019
Advocates of impact investing are in fear for the future of the movement, issuing warnings about the dangers of impact-washing. A recent analysis of green themed funds around the globe found 85% make unsubstantiated and misleading impact-related claims ...

Grattan Institute chief retires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2019
... said. "The greatest legacy of a chief executive is not what is achieved while you are there, but how you set up the organisation to develop afterwards. "So far I have been a lawyer, a policy adviser, an academic, a management consultant, a banker, a ...

J.P. Morgan loses custody contract

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2019
... needs, they require a global asset servicing partner with local insights and expertise. They also want to work with an organisation that delivers a high-level of client service, supported by leading-edge technology." Funds SA manages money for public ...

New strategic advisory lead at Willis Towers Watson

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2019
Willis Towers Watson announced a new head of strategic advisory, investments. Jessica Melville steps up to the position after 10 years with the firm, joining in 2008 as an analyst. Prior to joining Willis Towers Watson, Melville worked as an investment ...

New Bond ETF for BetaShares

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2019
BetaShares announced the launch of the BetaShares Australian Government Bond ETF -adding to its stable of fixed income products. The Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: AGVT) aims to track the performance of an index that provides exposure to a portfolio ...

Private wealth firm adds partner

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2019
... consultant for the past three years. Djani added McDonald's appointment comes at an exciting time for Cardena as the organisation positions itself strategically for the future. McDonald commented: "Our clients are successful people who are busy doing ...

Whistleblowers given new protection

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2019
From July 1, whistleblowers who report misconduct about companies and company officers have more rights and stronger protections. The Corporations Act 2001 has been updated to better protect corporate whistleblowers by requiring their confidentiality ...

Industry funds consider $22bn merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2019
Two industry superannuation funds are considering merging to create a $22 billion superannuation fund. MTAA Super and Tasplan have entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding to investigate a possible merger that would see the creation of a $22 ...

Sovereign wealth fund revokes exclusions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2019
The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has revoked its decision to exclude Rio Tinto from its investments. Norges Bank has repealed exclusions placed on five international organisations over the last 15 years, Rio Tinto among them. The fund will also now ...