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BlockFi files for bankruptcy, crypto contagion worsens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
Another multi-billion crypto exchange bites the dust, BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 protection, commencing a restructuring proceeding to stabilise its business. As part of its restructuring, BlockFi will focus on recovering all obligations owed to ...

Link Group appoints chief financial officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
Link Group's Retirement and Superannuation (RSS) business appointed Nicola Scott as its chief financial officer. Scott will be responsible for leading the finance division of RSS, driving efficiencies in the business to support delivery of services ...

Still potential for dividends growth: Ausbil

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2022
According to Ausbil, earnings growth will be harder to come by in 2023, however there will still be a possibility to secure dividends despite a slowing economy and rising interest rates. Ausbil active dividend income fund portfolio manager Michael Price ...

BOQ boss departs suddenly

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
The search for a new chief executive is underway at the Bank of Queensland (BOQ) following today's sudden departure of George Frazis. BOQ chair Patrick Allaway has stepped into the executive chair role while the bank commences its domestic and international ...

Hostplus defies inflation fears

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
One of Sam Sicilia's pet themes is that the forces of technology are deflationary, and they will inevitably kick in to be a dominant influence. The Hostplus investment chief has been on this tear for some time and hasn't changed his mind despite ...

APRA urges entities to strengthen risk management

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
APRA general manager of governance, culture, remuneration and accountability Stuart Bingham said a strong risk culture is essential for effective risk management outcomes. In a speech, delivered at the Financial Services Assurance Forum, Bingham discussed ...

Mutuals' assets increase, profits declines: KPMG

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
Australia's mutual banks, building societies and credit unions (the mutuals) increased in net assets but fell in profitability over FY22. According to KPMG Mutuals Industry Review 2022, net assets jumped 7.8% to $11.2 billion, up from 5.5% growth ...

First Sentier names global responsible investment head

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
First Sentier Investors (FSI) has named Kate Turner its new global head of responsible investment while bolstering its responsible investment team in several markets. Based in Sydney, Turner replaces Will Oulton, who is retiring from the business at ...

Cbus retirement lead jumps to AustralianSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
Cbus confirmed that its head of retirement has left the fund to join AustralianSuper. Jon Sedawie has been appointed principal, retirement product at the country's largest superannuation fund. Sedawie spent nine years at Cbus, most recently as head ...

Sovereign wealth funds increase investment horizons, private market exposure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
Sovereign wealth funds have continued to extend their investment time horizons in reaction to high levels of volatility, increasing allocations to illiquid private markets, an Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management study said. The Invesco study ...