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NAS appoints data partner

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... reference, analytics, corporate actions, fixed income analytical data, FX cross rates, benchmarks, environmental, social and governance data. NAS acting executive general manager David Knights said the custodian appointed Thomson Reuters "not only because ...

Up to 2.4m super members affected by CommInsure scandal

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... insurance review with CommInsure. "As part of this review, NGS will take into consideration the ethical standards and governance approach of CommInsure," the fund said. "We apply these standards across any review process as a matter of principle, and ...

Zurich appoints AIA claims manager

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... Zurich has appointed a new head of claims from rival AIA. Sheriff Hamza will oversee the strategic direction, policy and governance of claims. He joins Zurich having previously been with AIA for almost six years, most recently as national group claims ...

FSC defends industry self-regulation

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... compliance will be mandatory for the FSC's life insurance members. The Code will also be supported by an independent governance framework ensuring effective Code compliance, which is common practice."

Fraser Review compounds board independence impasse

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... on superannuation boards then funds should at least be accountable to members for their hires via an industry-wide governance code. This view is a key theme from responses to the independent Bernie Fraser-led governance review, called for by Industry ...

Women-led super funds outperform

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2016
Superannuation funds led by women, or with significant governance representation, out-perform "male-centric" funds by 50 basis points on average, according to Rainmaker SelectingSuper research. Released to coincide with International Women's Day, the ...

New framework for in-house investing

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2016
... provided it is done properly. The framework is based on addressing the elements of capabilities, costs, alignment and governance - and provides checklists of various aspects to consider. CIFR research director Dr. Geoff Warren completed the research ...

New how-to guide for ESG reporting

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... groups have updated their joint guide for Australian companies on how to identify and report environmental, social and governance issues. Releasing the 2015 ESG Reporting Guide for Australian Companies yesterday, FSC chief executive Sally Loane said ...

Mercer issues super fund imperatives

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2016
... Post-retirement continues to be a focus Re-define objectives in a volatile world A time to tilt portfolios to alpha Reflect on governance and beliefs Board evolution: Structure and diversity Build a sustainable strategy for the future Technology changing ...

First State Super announces new custodian

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2016
... place to help us meet current needs and future business requirements." "It is important that we also exercise good governance by benchmarking the services available in the market to ensure we secure the best outcome for the benefit of our members. We ...