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Global index creates new ESG role

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
FTSE Russell has announced a new head of sustainable investment, Asia Pacific, in a newly-created role. Helena Fung will take on the role, being responsible for FTSE Russell's sustainable investment indexes and data services across the Asia Pacific ...

AustralianSuper adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020
AustralianSuper has appointed a new board director from the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union. The nation's largest superannuation fund has welcomed Glenn Thompson to its board. He replaces Paul Bastian who joined the board in 2013. Thompson ...

SMSF platform makes $25m acquisition

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
An ASX-listed SMSF technology platform has dropped $25 million on its first acquisition, in a bid to reinforce its position as a technology leader. Class will acquire all of the shares in corporate compliance and documentation platform NowInfinity by ...

Millions up in smoke in cannabis scam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
Investors promised great returns through a marijuana company have lost it all, as it's alleged the owner - a US film producer - spent the money on a yacht and several luxury cars. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed charges against Guy ...

Chief economist update: Equity markets struck by coronavirus

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
"I've got chills, They're multiplying..." Wall Street is down... with the coronavirus flu! The Dow declined by 0.5%, the S&P 500 by 0.3%, the Nasdaq by 0.02%, and the Russell 2000 by 0.8 after the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Industry fund names new investment chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
A $6 billion industry super fund will welcome a new investment lead following the resignation of its chief investment officer. Former LUCRF Super head of investment strategy Michael McQueen will now lead investments for Media Super following the resignation ...

Industry fund chair retires

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
A $5.3 billion industry superannuation fund has appointed a new chair as the incumbent bows out after almost two decades on the board. Following an extensive search, Prime Super has appointed Nigel Alexander as chair. He replaces Alan Bowman who held ...

Boutique fund manager chief retires

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2020
A $14 billion Melbourne equities boutique is looking for a new chief executive as the incumbent retires. Steve Schubert retired as Cooper Investors' chief executive in December. He first joined the boutique in May 2015 as its chief operating officer ...

NAB revamps superannuation trustee board

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 14 JAN 2020
NULIS Nominees has added a former Vanguard Australia director and three other non-executive directors to its board, as ASIC chases it in Federal Court. NULIS, which oversees NAB's superannuation funds with $75 billion in assets under management ...

Fix gaps in AFCA remit: Creevey Russell

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
Creevey Russell principle Dan Creevey is calling on the government to urgently fix gaps in reforms made to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, with certain groups at risk. As part of the reforms following the Royal Commission, changes were ...