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Chief economist update: Twist in tail of Aussie economic revival

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
... of COVID-19 restrictions and low interest rates," it reads. Taken May 11-19, IHS Markit failed to include the budget - the one where treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a spending splurge of around $74.6 billion in order secure Australia's recovery. ...

Local Government Super rebrands, reduces fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAY 2021
... by earning long-term sustainable investment returns. While we are an industry leader in responsible investment, our number one priority is delivering the best member outcomes possible," he said. "We want to use size to our advantage as we are nimble ...

Actuaries Institute unveils IDII recommendations

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 MAY 2021
... which found that life insurers lost more than $2 billion over the last three years as a result of problematic IDII products. One recommendation is the introduction of simpler and cheaper product alternatives. Without changing the use of financial advisers ...

LGIAsuper reveals post-merger executive, board lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2021
... an independent chair. From 2023, it will reduce to nine directors, with four employer and four member representatives and one independent director. LGIAsuper chair John Smith is one of the independent directors, along with Ronald Dewhurst and Peter Kazacos. ...

Hostplus eyes Intrust merger

KANIKA SOOD, ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2021
... speculation, or any other potential commercial arrangements between or with other entities." Hostplus said in a statement: "As one of Australia's most consistent and well-performing industry superfunds, Hostplus is often linked to prospective mergers ...

Pension fund appoints chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
A long-serving executive is set to be the first female chief executive of one of the world's largest pension funds. The Teachers' Retirement Board has named Cassandra Lichnock as the new chief executive of the California State Teachers' Retirement System ...

Super fund whistleblower policies lacking: ASIC

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
... whistleblower policy requirements that came into effect earlier this year. "Close to half the policies in our sample omitted at least one key element when explaining how potential whistleblowers can report their concerns and qualify for protection under ...

What COVID-19 did to super brand

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... attacking super, and especially industry super, she said it was essential that the discussion does not become an idealogical one - "because then you lose middle-Australia". UniSuper chief strategy and marketing officer Anand Thomas agreed with Madigan ...

The secret to looking good in the media: Panel

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
The Comms Department managing director Bec Brown explained that one of the worst mistakes financial services companies and super funds can make when it comes to media relations is having a fear of journalists. "You will still hear examples of company ...

Labor to push for YFYS stapling amendments

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... the directions powers. And [if] the government is willing to make amendments to deal with that first issue and drop the last one, they're going to have the bill through by the end of next week." "They're not willing to do that then [it's ...