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UK Pensions Regulator seeks fee transparency

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2011
... Pensions had the power to legislate if there was evidence of unacceptable charges. Jane Mulroy, executive director of DC, governance and administration, said it was encouraging to hear strong views from right across the industry on how to improve DC ...

Investment head concerned by super approach

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2011
... energise me in Australia is people saying, 'well what can you do with a board like ours?'" he said. "It comes down to governance. I gather there are still some big funds that don't have an investment committee, which is a huge buffer in the governance ...

Carbon tax ready companies to produce profits

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2011
... of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) said the success of the carbon package is dependent on strong governance framework, including the introduction of the Clean Energy Regulator. "The regulator's role is critical in ensuring the scheme ...

Impact investing emerges as asset class

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2011
... with the new asset class gaining traction as a viable global investing option. Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is weighing more on the investment allocation decisions of super funds and heads of investment. Impact investing allows ...

CFSGAM sees ESG improve returns

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2011
Considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues really does improve investment returns, according to Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM), justifying recent moves by super funds to appoint specialists in the field. Last ...

Commonwealth trustee reforms passes Senate

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2011
... Senate this week. In a statement, the government said the new structure will modernise commonwealth superannuation governance and how these funds are administered. Senator Penny Wong, minister for finance and deregulation, said the trustee consolidation ...

AustralianSuper creates governance role

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 27 JUN 2011
AustralianSuper has further redefined the 'super fund' mould by creating a new governance role and expanding its position in the wealth management industry. Andrew Gray will join the fund in July in the newly-created role of governance manager in the ...

Superpartners adds risk expert to board

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2011
... risk and compliance expert, Merran Kelsall. The superannuation administrator said that Kelsall's passion for corporate governance, strategy and executive coaching made her an ideal candidate for its board. "Ms Kelsall's background in corporate governance ...

Russell adds to industry funds consultancy

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2011
... industry and government funds adapt to regulatory change. Russell said RFPC would offer consulting services to funds on governance practices, meeting MySuper and Stronger Super requirements and developing retirement solutions for members. "Funds are ...

Sunsuper appoints ESG specialist

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2011
The $17 billion industry fund Sunsuper is actively increasing its focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment by creating a new management role. Stuart Wilson, former chief executive officer at the Australian Shareholders' Association ...