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Legalsuper adds Law Institute of Victoria chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAY 2021
... Kirsten Mander said. He also brings additional strong governance credentials, having previously served on statutory authority boards and audit and risk committees, she added. "We regard this as a vital attribute, in keeping with legalsuper's recognised ...

OpenMarkets hires, acquires, preps for IPO

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... also joined as chief technology officer. Sparks is the former chief executive of Chief Executive Women and sits on the boards of Sydney Living Museums, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Knight Frank Australia, Holmart Pharmaceuticals and Murray ...

APRA releases draft climate change guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... in line with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). APRA states that it is prudent practice for boards of regulated entities to "seek to understand and regularly assess the financial risks arising from climate change that affect ...

SuperFriend appoints chair

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2021
... excited to welcome Elizabeth as our new chairperson, she has a rich history of work in charitable, university and business boards, giving her a unique perspective on SuperFriend's policies and initiatives to improve mental health in Australian workplaces," ...

Mercer names chief financial officer

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2021
... Saranne Brodrick as chief strategy officer, joining from Deloitte. Mercer also recently made three appointments to the boards of its investments and superannuation businesses, including the former head of investments at MLC Asset Management and a former ...

MySuper fees could halve in 10 years

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2021
... director of research Alex Dunnin said the firm's research continues to see evidence of concerted efforts by fund trustee boards to lower fees. "Australia's superannuation system has long been considered to be a well-priced system charging fees ...

Mercer creates new sales, strategy roles

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021
... Mercer in April. She has previously held senior roles at ANZ, EY and Citi. Yesterday Mercer made three appointments to the boards of its investments and superannuation businesses, including the former head of investments at MLC Asset Management and a ...

Mercer adds investment, superannuation experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2021
Mercer has made three appointments to the boards of its investments and superannuation businesses, including the former head of investments at MLC Asset Management and a former chair of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. From April ...

QSuper pokes holes in YFYS legislation

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
... result in higher operational costs at superannuation funds and delays in decision-making, alongside less talent for their boards. In its submission to the YFYS consultation, the industry fund called attention to the Best Interest Financial Duty's ...

Fund manager COO resigns, chair named

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021
... since 2014 and recently retired. Tongs has also retired from her role as chair at Netwealth. Weiss sits on a number of boards, including Estia Health, Ardent Leisure and Ariadne. Also joining Weiss is Eng-Peng Ooi as deputy chair and senior independent ...