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FEAL appoints new independent chair

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2016
... positions at AXA and KPMG Management Consulting. Commenting on her appointment Perry said that she felt honoured to have been chosen as the next Chair of FEAL, and thanked the outgoing chair for his work over the past six years. "Neil has made a significant ...

Parametric scores international equities mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... it is designed as a substitute for a superannuation fund's existing passive strategy, providing exposure to the fund's chosen benchmark index, but using a genuine after-tax investing focus with the aim of generating better after-tax returns than traditional ...

IAG appoints new chair

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016
... Zealand, Wesfarmers insurance underwriting business, and the strategic relationship with Berkshire Hathaway. "I am proud to be chosen to fill his role and I look forward to working closely with my fellow directors and management to ensure the continued ...

Members should vote for super fund directors

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 FEB 2016
... elect directors of their choice. "There can then be no dispute about 'independence' because the members themselves have chosen the directors they believe will represent their best interests," Burrell said. "Good fund governance starts with the basic ...

Listed companies improve ESG approach

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2015
... Australian companies surveyed this year had improved their environment, social and governance (ESG) approach. In 2014, ACSI had chosen 28 companies as engagement priorities in terms of ESG: "We saw measurable improvement in 79% of these companies," the ...

La Trobe Financial Standard Philanthropy Awards judging panel announced

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015
... that by recognising the impact of these donations, the Awards will foster a US-style spirit of philanthropy in Australia. Chosen by a judging panel of industry experts including former State Super chief executive Lyn Gearing, venture capital investor ...

TAL Direct business penalised for advertising

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015
... claim would be subject to a minimum waiting period of at least 14 days, and up to 28, 60 or 90 days depending on the policy chosen, during which the person would not be entitled to any benefits from the product," ASIC's statement said. The statement ...

OPINION: Super is Murray's big rock

ANDREW BRAGG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 NOV 2015
... Australians. How can it be that hundreds of thousands of us are locked into a super fund we can never leave that has been chosen for us in an enterprise agreement? Murray has uncovered a little understood gap in the super choice laws which allows employers ...

IAG appoints COO from Suncorp

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2015
... Dransfield will take over Milliner's position. "Mark is one of our sector's leading executives and we are delighted he has chosen to join IAG. His experience in leading and growing insurance businesses and his passion for customer service will be a tremendous ...

Kylie George wins AFA Rising Star Award

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2015
... above and beyond in terms of personal and professional development, is an incredible networker and is passionate about her chosen career," he said. "It is people like Kylie who will ensure the future of our profession and the vital role it plays in providing ...