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WTW wins mandate from NZ government super fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021
Willis Towers Watson has been appointed to review the New Zealand Government Superannuation Fund Authority (NZ GSFA). Under this appointment, WTW will assess NZ GSFA's investment approach to determine how effectively and efficiently it is performing ...

First Super adds to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
... Maryvale Friendly Society board and the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Committee. First Super chief executive Bill Watson said Pavey will bring a wealth of experience to the fund. "Anthony's depth of knowledge and understanding of the pulp and paper ...

Actuaries Institute names new president

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 FEB 2021
... October 2000 based in London and then relocated to the Sydney office two years later. He previously worked at Willis Towers Watson. Also hailing from KPMG, Bui first joined the consultancy firm's actuarial business in April 2004 and left eight years ...

Aon, WTW merger will reduce competition: ACCC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
The ACCC has flagged concerns over Aon's proposed merger with Willis Towers Watson (WTW), throwing a spanner in the works for the two companies. The ACCC said Aon and WTW are two of the three largest providers of commercial risk, reinsurance and employee ...

Australia sweeps pension market rankings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 FEB 2021
Australia is the most successful pension system among developed countries, according to Wills Towers Watson. The firm's Thinking Ahead Institute 2021 Global Pension Assets Study said Australia's thriving pension system boasts an 11.3% per annum ...

Ian Macoun sells $83m of Pinnacle shares

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 9 FEB 2021
... after FY21 results. He has also committed to staying in the role at least until 2023, according to Pinnacle chair Alan Watson. "I remain fully committed to Pinnacle as managing director and a substantial shareholder. It is my intention to remain a substantial ...

WTW names new head of retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has announced a new head of retirement for Australasia as Brad Jeffrey retires after serving 40 years with the company. Louise Campbell will take on the position effective immediately, after rejoining WTW in 2017 when it acquired ...

WTW appoints Australia segment head

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2021
Willis Towers Watson has appointed a head for financial solutions for Australia and New Zealand, as it looks to expand its insurance products in the region. Lee Garvey will oversee the segment, which will develop products including credit and non-payment ...

First Super adds to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 21 DEC 2020
... with the Cabinet Makers & Designers Association (CMDA) in November 2018 to form ACFA. First Super chief executive Bill Watson said Brakell's wealth of experience in its key sectors coupled with his commercial acumen would be hugely beneficial. "Dean ...

QIC hires investment director

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2020
... real estate executive committee. QIC is the 235th largest asset manager in the world, according to a recent Willis Towers Watson joint survey based on 2019 assets.