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Macquarie partners to acquire real estate sales platform

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
... offering - something that we believe is critical for the platform to retain its strong position in the market. "The independent board committee has, therefore, unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of shareholders to enter into the scheme ...

Flinders fund added to Macquarie Wrap

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2016
... over the Small Ordinaries Index since inception in August 2015. "The Macquarie platform has a large following in the independent advice space, which is a rapidly growing segment. They are keen to provide access to younger managers like Flinders that ...

State governments must divest energy networks: CEDA

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
... latest paper as part of a policy research series focusing on maintaining and growing Australia's economic position. The independent and not-for-profit group is also recommending the introduction of pre-funding for healthcare costs by quarantining a portion ...

ASIC orders HSBC remediation plan for "deficient" advice

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2016
... reviewed, and where instances of poor advice that led to financial loss are identified, to receive compensation. "The independent expert will assess the adequacy of the remediation program, HSBC's compliance with the EU, and will report its findings ...

IFM Investors appoints independent chair

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
... enforcement processing facilities). "We are delighted to have an individual of Brad's calibre and experience as the independent chair. He will bring a wealth of strategic insights, many years of industry experience and strong leadership to the newly ...

Drop in regulator staff numbers under coalition

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
... period. Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) staff numbers have also fallen 3.1% to 590 since 2013-14. The independent think tank said it is concerned there are "fewer cops patrolling the corporate beat" during a time when banking scandals ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... governance: That superannuation fund boards be required to have an independent chair, chosen by the board from amongst the independent directors. That all employer sponsored superannuation funds be required to institute a process of member elections ...

Aspen Group to consider restructure and acquisition

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... reasonable price and allow securityholders to exit who have not been able to due to a current lack of liquidity. The Independent Board Committee (IBC) found the proposal to have "considerable merit to continue to progress with the proposal". The IBC ...

Fraser Review compounds board independence impasse

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... 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 Super Australia and the Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Aspen revises fund merger proposal after Sunsuper bid

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... Finance. Commenting on the new proposal, Zipfinger said, "The Aspen Group board committee is pleased to receive the independent expert's report that supports the board committee's strong view. "The revised proposal is a compelling and unique opportunity ...