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Regnan launches global equity impact fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2020
Responsible investing pioneer Regnan has launched a global public equity impact fund that selects companies that contribute to achieving the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Regnan Global Equity Impact Solutions Fund invests ...

The real cost of a bad chief executive: AICD, ACSI

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2020
New research has revealed the true cost of a toxic chief executive to a company, indicating that poor culture from the top can permeate an entire organisation. The report, produced by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the Australian ...

Link unsatisfied with new offer, allows due diligence

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2020
... Group has responded to the recent takeover proposal from SS&C Technology Holdings, saying it inappropriately values the company but will allow the commencement of due diligence with the hopes of a better offer. As announced on Monday, SS&C Technology ...

Insurer names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
... digital offering when providing a more transparent and adviser-focused experience." Integrity Life chair Eric Dodd said the company is delighted to have attracted someone of Sean's calibre. "He has an exceptional track record and is incredibly well ...

Investec to close Aussie business

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
The South African wealth manager and banking group is exiting the Australian market after 20 years. The company said the move is not a reflection of performance of the Australian business or employees, but a "strategic exit" to focus on its core markets ...

Wealth firm adds university investment chief

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
... investment and capital management team in 2016. Before this, he spent eight years as the head of investment at Myer Family Company. "Miles brings a wealth of investment experience to Walker Lane and his appointment completes a core component of the Walker ...

CBA provides BoCommLife update

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
... stake in BoCommLife. The bank will divest its 37.5% stake in BoCommLife to MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, the parent company of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co for $886 million. CBA has revised the non-cash gains and losses of divestments of BoCommLife ...

Kiwi firm rejects AustralianSuper takeover bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
AustralianSuper's attempt to takeover a New Zealand infrastructure and renewable energy company for $5.1 billion has been rejected. The New Zealand stock exchange-listed Infratil (IFT) this morning rejected the bid, saying that the proposals are ...

ASIC takes iSignthis to court

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2020
... orders that Karantzis be disqualified from managing corporations. iSignthis is currently suing the ASX for keeping the company "unlawfully" suspended. It has been suspended from the securities exchange for the past six months. Following this, iSignthis ...

AMP appoints advice transformation manager

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2020
... Resort valuations. AMP is also in the midst of a portfolio review, with a takeover bid from Ares Management valuing the company at $1.85 per share still being considered.