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Cbus scolded over 'most galling conflict' in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
Senator Andrew Bragg has criticised "howling conflicts" between the government and super funds, spotlighting Wayne Swan's dual roles as Labor Party president and Cbus chair. Bragg highlighted newly released Freedom of Information documents that ...

Super funds offer merger update

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
While yet to reach a final agreement with Australian Retirement Trust (ART), Commonwealth Bank Group Super has told members they will transfer to the industry fund next month. In February, CBA Group Super announced it was exploring a merger with ART ...

FEAL appoints NGS Super chief to board

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
The Fund Executives Association (FEAL) has appointed NGS Super chief executive Natalie Previtera to its board. Previtera will replace director and board chair Jo Townsend effective September 30, who is stepping down from the position consistent with ...

ART outlines road to net zero 2050

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions in its investment portfolio by 43% by 2030 on the way to net zero by 2050. The $260 billion super fund has released its Net Zero 2050 Roadmap, outlining how the fund plans to ...

PwC chief executives hold too much power: Review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... executive, even at senior leadership levels." He expressed that such a structure has led to heightened and potentially misplaced trust in the chief executive. "A powerful chief executive can also contribute to fluid management practises and to decisions ...

Praemium secures Mercer mandate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
Praemium has entered into a new administration services agreement with Mercer, providing its Virtual Managed Account (VMA) solution and administration services (VMAAS) to the investment giant. As part of the agreement, Mercer will receive end-to-end ...

AMP challenges BOLR court ruling

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
AMP is appealing the Federal Court's Buyer of Last Resort (BOLR) ruling that determined in favour of AMP Financial Planning advisers who saw the valuations of businesses slashed by 40%. AMP filed a Notice of Appeal in the Federal Court yesterday ...

Qantas Super confirms merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... already closed to new members, with MTAA Super becoming the default fund for Holden employees. Meantime, Australian Retirement Trust has taken on several corporate funds in recent times, including Alcoa of Australia Retirement Plan, Commonwealth Bank ...

Apostle names global distribution lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
Apostle Funds Management has hired Martin Currie's co-head of global distribution to the newly created role as it pushes further into Asia and Middle East. The fund manager will soon welcome Kimon Kouryialas as director, head of global distribution. ...

Advisers boost client portfolios 5.9%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... to their clients". "As a result, technical skills only get part of the job done - the ability to engage with and gain the trust of a client is critical to a successful relationship and achieving the best outcomes. This is where advisers draw on their ...