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Mayfair 101 heads to mediation

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2020
In what seems to be a win for the embattled business, the federal court has consented to Mayfair 101's request that a mediation be ordered in proceedings brought by ASIC. "Today's court outcome is a big win for our investors. This matter should have ...

Clive Palmer ramps up calls for Shipton's head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2020
... Palmer used his position as a director of mining company Mineralogy to obtain that advantage. The freedom of information request in relation to Shipton was also made under Mineralogy's name.

UniSuper wins in court judgement on board

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2020
... nominated them for appointment. The Supreme Court's decision is beneficial for our members." CPSU's September request was triggered by board changes at UniSuper in February this year. In February, CPSU-nominated Neville Kitchin resigned from ...

Super satisfaction bounces back

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2020
Member satisfaction with superannuation funds has increased across all sectors for the first time since the pandemic, new research shows. Roy Morgan's latest Superannuation Satisfaction Report reveals overall superannuation satisfaction increased 0.6% ...

PPS Mutual transforms underwriting process

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2020
... month. In addition, PPS Mutual have removed the need for members to complete a financial questionnaire. Instead, it will request information that is only relevant to the risk assessment. PPS Mutual head of underwriting and claims management Marcello ...

Nasdaq proposes diversity rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020
The major stock exchange has put into motion new rules that will require its companies to have at least one female and one person who identifies as either an underrepresented minority or LGBTQ+ on boards. Nasdaq has filed the proposal with the US Securities ...

Pinnacle executive director steps back

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2020
Pinnacle Investment Management's Adrian Whittingham is transitioning to a part-time role, with the view of becoming a non-executive director late next year. He requested the change to part-time, the firm said in ASX filings. He will continue to be a ...

HNW platform adds Europe ESG strategy

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020
Stropro is offering wholesale investors access to a Societe Generale indexed strategy that includes 43 companies expected to benefit from Europe's transition to cleaner energy. The unlisted strategy's holdings include Siemens, Schneider Electric, and ...

Zurich to pay super on parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020
... new plan. Employees who are the primary parent will be entitled to 16 weeks' paid leave. In total, they will be able to request up to two years' leave. Importantly, they will continue to receive superannuation contributions on the unpaid component. "The ...

Financial adviser reference checks under scrutiny

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
... the adviser has been attached to in the last five years is more appropriate. ASIC is proposing that licensees be able to request more than one reference from a referring licensee before offering employment to an adviser. In providing an additional reference ...