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Rest hires policy lead from HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... week, recruiting from HESTA. Enrico Burgio has moved to Rest from HESTA where he served as senior manager - policy and advocacy since January. Prior to HESTA, he held a series of senior roles within the Victorian government. He served as chief of staff ...

Launch of new superannuation body imminent

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023
... benefitting from it in their retirement." While it marks the end of AIST, ISA will remain for branding purposes, however its advocacy staff will transfer to the new body. The council is comprised of eight foundation funds, being Australian Retirement ...

Ring-fencing super for aged care adds complexity, cost: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2023
... would also constrain retirees' ability to use their superannuation for everyday living costs. The superannuation advocacy body specifically criticised the unfairness of counting ring-fenced assets in the Age Pension means test, given these funds ...

AIST, ISA detail advocacy body to come of merger

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
A newly formed policy and advocacy body for profit-to-member superannuation funds will be launched by October, to create a cohesive voice for the sector. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and Industry Super Australia (ISA) have ...

Cbus unveils new leadership team

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
... seven years. West will be responsible for enterprise strategy and performance, enterprise positioning, and enterprise advocacy, and public affairs in her new role. Natalie Hannemann has been named as chief transformation officer, focussing on driving ...

HUB24 profits surge 64%

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
... the business has performed "in line with expectations" with enhanced engagement with customers and increased industry advocacy to position for further growth. Class' capabilities have also been leveraged across HUB24, it said. While the number of active ...

APRA toughens stress testing frequency, valuation stance

KARREN VERGARA, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... influence or investment market presence, including engaging with investees, making public statements, undertaking policy advocacy and voting, to generate value in investments." Those engaging in stewardship activities, APRA wants them to demonstrate ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... talented team as it drives reforms in the best financial interest of members. "ISA's impressive public policy output and advocacy programs combined with the joint marketing campaign make it a unique and highly effective peak body," he said. "I'd like ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023
... executive Bernie Dean, and previously, David Whiteley," he said. Combet's time as ISA chair saw several successful advocacy measures implemented, including protection of the legislated increase to the superannuation guarantee and the announcement ...

Perth-based Ponzi scheme shut down by court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... executive director financial services enforcement Tim Mullaly said: "ASIC is actively engaging with industry and consumer advocacy groups to raise awareness about the risks associated with unlicensed advisors and providing guidance on identifying legitimate ...