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KPMG spotlights super's biggest challenges

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
... flag rating or low/ provisional medium assurance rating," the report prefixed. KPMG adds that tax matters relating to mergers remain a significant issue and trustee's responses to the retirement income covenant should have regard to how tax impacts retirement ...

Certe acquires Genesis Financial Partners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2022
... its chief executive Jeremy Boller, the transaction forms part of a growth strategy, which includes organic growth and mergers and acquisitions, supported by the group's capital and growth partner AZ Next Generation Advisory (AZ NGA). "Demand for strategic ...

Josh Frydenberg joins Goldman Sachs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2022
... the pandemic. Commenting on his new role, Frydenberg said: "I am pleased to join Goldman Sachs which is the pre-eminent mergers and acquisitions and capital markets adviser to clients globally." "I look forward to joining the team and contributing to ...

Akambo grows leadership team

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... significantly expand over the next three to five years. Our goal is to grow significantly, both organically and via further mergers and acquisitions, over this timeframe," he explained. "They will also play important roles in ensuring we lead the industry ...

WTW appoints head of due diligence, and private equity Australasia M&A

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
Willis Towers Watson named Sarah Pendred as its head of due diligence and private equity for Australasia within its mergers and acquisitions practice. Pendred will take up the role on July 11 and report to WTW director Steve Torresan. She will be based ...

AMP appoints new board member

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2022
... transformation." "Andrew will bring strong expertise and valuable insights in capital management, financial markets and mergers and acquisitions, gained from an extensive career both in Australia and internationally. We look forward to his contribution ...

Mutual sector overcomes pandemic headwinds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2022
... number of active co-operative and mutual enterprises had decreased slightly since 2019. This was reflective of a wave of mergers and consolidatory actions that resulted in larger enterprises but a smaller overall number. The profitability across the ...

Super funds to reach $1tn by 2040: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2022
... just under a quarter of large funds over $50 billion in size. APRA has confirmed it's seeking greater powers to force mergers and as such KPMG expects upward consolidation trends to continue for a number of years. Of note, over 2020/2021, the number ...

Foresters appoints chief risk officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2022
... experience at Tasplan Super in providing leadership through periods of significant change and complexity through three fund mergers to enable the evolution of a highly engaged and productive team is an impressive achievement."

Cbus announces changes to admin fees, premiums

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2022
... a year plus 0.19% to $78 a year plus 0.19%. "The benefits of scale are clear, enabling a downward trajectory on fees. Mergers are a contributor to this. Lower fees will help members to grow their super balance," Cbus chief executive Justin Arter said. ...