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Ireland to create new sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... is targeting €100 billion by the mid-2030s. Announced as part of the country's 2024 budget package, finance minister Michael McGrath said laws will be introduced to mandate the government annually invest 0.8% of GDP into the new fund between 2024 and ...

Navigator Global appoints chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... accelerate the execution of our growth strategy, following early settlement of the 2026 redemption payment," NGI chair Michael Shepherd said. "We believe Stephen's skillset and experience will be a great asset to the NGI leadership team." McGould has ...

Provide Capital ordered to produce documents

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... produced redacted copies of certain documents in response to the notice without being entitled to so redact." Justice Michael O'Bryan noted that the evidence demonstrated a history of delay and obfuscation on the part of Provide in complying with ...

Super tax break changes open for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... equitable and sustainable way." The consultation period runs until October 18. HLB Mann Judd wealth management partner Michael Hutton said in a recent Financial Standard podcast that the proposed changes many pain points. An analysis by the Financial ...

Qantas Super confirms merger plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... currently have in Qantas Super. We would also seek to improve member services and lower fees and costs," chief executive Michael Clancy said. "I'm looking forward to leading our exceptional team as we work our way through this important process." ...

MLC Life unveils retail discounts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2023
... customers, meaning they do not have pay extra when advisers set up their policies. MLC Life general manager for distribution Michael Downey said the campaign is about making sure advisers know that "MLC Life Insurance's competitive new business pricing ...

Australian Retirement Trust deputy CIO to go

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023
... Fisher, head of capital markets Herbert Chang, head of sustainable investment Nicole Bradford, head of global real assets Michael Weaver, head of private corporate assets Elizabeth Kumaru, and head of public markers Greg Barnes. Woodhouse will finish ...

Barings expands APAC team

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... Southeast Asia. Based in Sydney, Thirukumar will report to Barings head of distribution for Australia and New Zealand Michael Gaffney. He brings over a decade of experience, joining from Dimensional Fund Advisors where he was regional director and vice ...

Former AFA president Dugald Mitchell remembered

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
... the Order of Australia in 1994 for services to the life insurance industry and the community. In 2018, he received the Michael Murphy Award for his dedication to improving the financial advice industry. The Michael Murphy Award recognised individuals ...

MLC Life backs adviser platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... legislation and operational efficiency challenges. Speaking on the collaboration, MLC Life chief individual insurance officer Michael Rogers said backing advisers is an important part of the firm's DNA. "Supporting Risk Hub is one of the many ways ...