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Industry Super Australia names new CEO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2018
... Dean taking on the role. "Member recognition of, and trust in industry super funds has grown significantly under his stewardship of the campaign," he said. "More broadly, Bernie has experience working with governments, employers and trade unions and ...

Advice fintech reshuffles leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
... when required. "These skilled individuals offer confidence to the board and company's shareholders there is exemplary stewardship at all levels in the business," he said. Canion added he is confident Intiger will continue to succeed and grow in Fisher's ...

BlackRock regional stewardship lead retires

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2018
The head of Asia Pacific investment stewardship at BlackRock is retiring. Pru Bennett has served in the role since 2010, establishing comprehensive voting and engagement policies and strategies for numerous markets in the region. She has also been instrumental ...

TCorp investment operations boss departs in leadership restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2018
... ultimately, the people of NSW." In addition to the existing functions of direct invdstments, cash and fixed income and stewardship, TCorp will recruit four new leadership roles, to be filled by internal and external candidates. These roles are head of ...

Australian asset owners support first stewardship code

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2018
... superannuation funds, managing more than $174 billion, are the primary signatories to Australia's first asset owner stewardship code. AustralianSuper and HESTA have committed to the Australian Asset Owner Stewardship Code, a 14-page document developed ...

Pension funds must recognise stewardship licence: WTW

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018
There's an investment management view that too little is being spent globally on asset owner stewardship. An expert in the area says the world's largest pension and sovereign wealth funds must see corporate sustainability from the viewpoint that it's ...

Industry Super Australia chief executive resigns

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018
... management committee at AustralianSuper. Commenting on Whiteley's departure, ISA chair Peter Collins said: "Under David's stewardship, ISA has developed into what is indisputably the best policy, lobbying and campaign organisation in our industry, perhaps ...

Aussie asset manager dives into Spanish water market

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... responsibility to society and the environment in mind; this aligns with our focus on long-term sustainable development and stewardship," Mangini said. FCC Aqualia is a private firm which represents 23% of the Spanish water management market. It controls ...

Most investors shun credit ratings: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2018
... methodology, analysis, observations and outcomes. This week we ask if the FSC's Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship Standard will have an important impact on the asset management industry.

FSC launches asset manager governance regime

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... management industry, the Financial Services Council has commenced its Principles of Internal Governance and Asset Stewardship regime. The FSC heralded the regime as the first of its kind in Australia. AB Australia chief executive Jen Driscoll said it ...