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Brenner leaves AMP

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 APR 2018
... they have had on our customers, employees, advisers and shareholders," Brenner said. "As chair, I am accountable for governance. I have always sought to act in the best interests of the company and have been in discussions with the board about the most ...

First Super to vote against AMP board

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... individual and collective positions," Watson said. Watson argued that the actions of AMP management and "atrocious governance failings that have recently come to light has had real world consequences for millions of hard working Australians." "Shareholder ...

XTB launches ESG fixed income portfolio

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 APR 2018
... invest in Aussie corporate bonds from companies with a strong track record of mitigating environmental, social and governance risk relative to alternatives. XTB co-founder and chief executive Richard Murphy said: "XTBs are helping to fill the gap between ...

Blue Sky funds downgraded after profit revisions

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018
... benchmark and peers," and that "there is a greater-than average risk of underperformance over the medium term." Corporate governance was also cited as a concern. The Blue Sky Alliance Fund - Dynamic Macro Portfolio was downgraded to 3.5 stars, or "low ...

Meller to leave AMP immediately

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018
... general counsel Brian Salter will take leave while an immediate comprehensive review of AMP's regulatory reporting and governance processes is undertaken. AMP general counsel, governance David Cullen will act in the role. In announcing the leadership ...

Suncorp names new chair

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 APR 2018
... regards to innovation and the disruption of traditional business models, as well as bringing a contemporary focus to governance processes within the group," Switkowski said. McLoughlin said her focus in the role will be on navigating the bank through ...

MLC, Colonial First State make key appointments

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2018
... He also led the CFS Regulatory Reform Program and was responsible for prudential oversight and compliance with all governance related activities for the CFS suite of products and services. MLC Super chief executive Matthew Lawrance said: "The appointment ...

Industry welcomes final Better Banking report

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2018
... made by Australia's banks in implementing the Better Banking Reforms Program. Handing down the report, independent governance expert Ian McPhee said commitment to the package of initiatives designed to protect consumer interests, increase transparency ...

New chair, deputy chair for industry fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2018
... throughout her tenure as director and particularly as chair. She championed several initiatives to strengthen the fund's governance practices, led the board through change and tenaciously represented our members' best interests," CareSuper said. "Cate's ...

Banks put revenue above quality advice: FSU

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
... Angrisano said: "We need to have a close look at all the banks because FSU members report concerns about culture and governance issues across the industry." When the Royal Commission was announced, Angrisano said the quickest way to rebuild trust, and ...