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Government fund appoints new chair

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
A $110 billion superannuation fund has appointed a new chair as it continues to sound out another fund for a potential merger. Don Luke is taking over as the chair of QSuper as incumbent chair Karl Morris steps down after two terms. Luke was most recently ...

ATO issue SMSF scam warning

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2019
... second opinion. There are simple checks you can undertake yourself, or you can talk to a registered tax professional for sound advice," she said.

Mercer hires from industry fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
... particularly for superannuation funds, it is more important than ever," Mercer Pacific's chief executive Ben Walsh said. "Sound governance, a proactive approach to risk management and strong relationships with our regulators are among our bedrocks ...

Enforcement appetite is working: APRA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
... financial system. "From the perspective of traditional metrics, the financial system and most entities within it are financially sound and resilient. This is important, and shouldn't be taken for granted. It serves the Australian community well - a thriving ...

Tasplan chief to exit, merger confirmed

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
... said a tripartite merger was too complex operationally, and the industry is unlikely to see many even as funds continue to sound each other out for mergers.

How personality tests add value in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
Two financial advisers in Sydney say they are on to the next big thing - helping clients succeed through rigorous, double-blind, scientifically backed personality tests. Tristan Scifo and Harry Goldberg at Purpose Advisory offer Personality Typing Coaching ...

APRA to take transparent approach

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... institutions could not simply pin their prudential health on strong balance sheets, despite recognising the "financially sound and resilient" nature of the nation's banks, insurers and superannuation licensees. "Although governance, culture, remuneration ...

Governance experts join boutique

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... Walk will both act as advisers to clients of MGD Private which will see them working with family offices and other groups. "Sound investment governance, fiduciary best practice and goals-based investing are three of the fundamental underpinnings of the ...

ASIC to survey whistleblower policies

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
... operations. ASIC commissioner John Price said: "Robust and transparent whistleblower policies are essential to achieving sound risk management and corporate governance." "Whistleblower policies will influence behaviour and corporate culture in positive ...

Legal fight could change super game

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... could mean a big change in terms of what information members expect from funds. However, he adds: "As harsh as this may sound, super funds are designed for the sole purpose of growing members' funds. Focus on this should not be lost." McVeigh is hopeful ...