Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 341 - 350 of 5499 results for "September 19"

Consultation begins on new merger notification thresholds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
The government has begun consultation on proposed changes to merger notification thresholds as part of broader reforms designed to boost competition and productivity. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a joint statement said that they're designed to ensure ...

Funds SA exec jumps ship

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
Tony Keenan has left the $43 billion investment corporation after a seven-year stint as executive manager of corporate engagement. Keenan left the organisation in August and was a core member of Funds SA's close-knit leadership team. Keenan plans ...

Rest rebrands with new look

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
The $85 billion fund has unveiled a new look in a bid to make the superannuation experience simple for its two million members. Rest's logo has been updated with a different typography, exclusively in the colour green. Rest chief member officer ...

Betashares completes Bendigo Superannuation acquisition

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
Betashares has finalised its acquisition of Bendigo Superannuation for an undisclosed amount. As of September 1, Betashares was the manager of $1.4 billion of super assets for 19,000 members. Betashares and ASX-listed Bendigo Bank declined to confirm ...

CLSA penalised over data mistakes

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
CLSA Australia paid a penalty of $144,300 in relation of an infringement notice for failing to provide correct regulatory data to the relevant market operator. The infringement noticed, given by Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP), considered that from ...

Fidelity appoints new managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2024
Fidelity International has appointed Simon Glazier as managing director, Australia, with effect from 1 September 2024. In his new role, Glazier will be responsible for delivering continued growth for Fidelity's business in Australia, and further strengthening ...

NGS Super names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2024
Following a revision of its constitution, NGS Super will welcome its first independent chair in 2025. The industry fund, which caters to education professionals, has revised its constitution to allow for the inclusion of independent directors on its ...

Financial Standard nominated for Publication of the Year

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
Financial Standard is proud to be a finalist in the inaugural Impact Awards, nominated for Financial Services Publication of the Year. Established by Activam Group, the Impact Awards aim to "highlight those who make a meaningful difference by encouraging ...

South Africa readies 'two pot' pension system

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
On September 1, South Africa's new pensions system will be introduced, allowing individuals to access some of their retirement savings in times of need. Earlier this year, the government of South Africa passed the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill of ...

Insignia Financial hires expert to boost brand exposure

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
Insignia Financial appointed Wylie Fowler as its general manager of brand strategy, as it looks to revitalise the MLC brand. Insignia said Fowler will be accountable for the development of brand strategies for all its brands, with the focus on enhancing ...