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Wilson denounces illogical Hunter Hall response

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017
Wilson Asset Management chair Geoff Wilson told Financial Standard the Hunter Hall Global Value board's response to his buy-back proposal was illogical and twisted the meaning of his letter. Wilson noted his proposal was met with a response that "addressed ...

Hunter Hall slams exit proposal

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2017
The board of Hunter Hall Global Value rejected calls made by Wilson Asset Management chair Geoff Wilson to allow shareholders the opportunity to exit HHV at fair value. Wilson's proposal was made in light of the "corporate governance crisis" caused ...

Hunter Hall receives surprise new takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
... scrutiny as well as criticism from major Hunter Hall Global Value Limited (HHV) unitholder and Wilson Asset Management chair Geoff Wilson, who said he expected a significant share price fall because HHV was the only listed ethical fund manager. Wilson ...

Wilson calls for Hunter Hall exit

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2017
Wilson Asset Management chair and activist investor Geoff Wilson is calling for Hunter Hall to provide shareholders the opportunity to exit the company's Global Value LIC at fair value. In a letter to the directors of Hunter Hall Global Value Limited ...

In-house investment leading mandate charge

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
... there was no common practice or approach to super funds in-sourcing investments. However co-author of the CIFR study, Dr Geoff Warren, said in-sourcing was being driven by two common factors: the industry's sheer growth, where in-house management makes ...

Hunter Hall ethical mantle in doubt as CIO resigns

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
... investment chiefs James McDonald and Jonathan Rabinovitz, will continue to manage the fund, Wilson Asset Management chair Geoff Wilson indicated to Fairfax that he expected a "significant share price fall" because "it was the only listed ethical fund ...

Top 10 superannuation stories in 2016

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2016
... superannuation system was sold incorrectly to Australians, according to the Financial Services Council's recently appointed chair Geoff Lloyd. Speaking on a panel at the 2016 FSC Leaders Summit in Melbourne, Lloyd said: "The industry was wrong to sell ...

EQT appoints Rio Tinto super exec

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2016
... services (TWS) and [simplifying] a number of operational functions." As a result of the changes, TWS executive general manager Geoff Rimmer left the company along with executive general manager, human resources, marketing and communications Sonya Clancy. ...

Life insurance legacy faces more scrutiny

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
... rationalise legacy products that have plagued the industry with poor consumer outcomes and operational complexities. APRA member Geoff Summerhayes told a parliamentary inquiry on the life insurance industry that insurers have not invested enough in "systems ...

RF Capital appoints senior Perpetual exec

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016
... America, Dean will assist us in building out a truly global footprint for our business." Last week, Perpetual chief executive Geoff Lloyd congratulated Winterton on his new position, saying: "We thank Dean for his contribution over the past three years ...