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Daniel Crennan resigns

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2020
... review be conducted into issues raised regarding relocation payments, including mine. That review will take some time." In light of this, Crennan said he had decided to resign, claiming that he had intended to retire next year anyway. "I had been intending ...

Remote exams offered to Melbourne advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... The Geelong exam location will continue to be offered to advisers in regional Victoria. "This measure is being taken in light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation in Victoria and in the interests of all involved with the exam," the authority said. ...

Hostplus invests in vegan meat, sustainability

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
Hostplus has ramped up its private equity investments with a commitment of over $1 billion across projects that tackle climate change including a meat alternative. The $48 billion industry fund's annual report outlined the investments in medical ...

ClearView seeks to raise at least $40m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020
... in its life insurance segment, reflecting a loss of around $12.5 million. ClearView said the result should be viewed in light of broader industry performance and the extreme market conditions this year. The material life insurance industry suffered losses ...

APRA highlights heatmaps success

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
... includes an interactive comparison tool which allows members to see MySuper products ranked by fees and investment returns. In light of this, deputy chair Helen Rowell confirmed APRA will consider potential changes to the next iteration of the heatmap ...

Still a way to go on mental health: SuperFriend

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... productivity due to mental ill-health is estimated to cost the Australian economy between $10-18 billion every year. "In light of this, taking action by investing in workplace mental health and wellbeing is not an optional extra, it's a must have," she ...

Proposed changes ahead for APRA's heatmaps

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... with APRA's agenda. "If passed by the parliament, the 'Your Future, Your Super' package will shine a brighter light on fund performance and trustees' expenditure decisions, and help members make better informed decisions about who is ...

Aware Super moves to acquire OptiComm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... meeting to consider the Uniti takeover bid for tomorrow (October 13) but it is now seeking a postponement of that meeting in light of the new takeover proposal from Aware Super. "The OptiComm board considers the value premium of the consideration offered ...

AUSTRAC releases guidance on wildlife trafficking

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... said organised criminals use services provided by financial services institutions to move and disguise illicit funds. In light of this, she believes the private sector has a crucial role to play in stopping the trafficking of Australia's native animals. ...

Adviser sentenced to eight years' prison

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2020
... knew Dick but that he had no idea of the fraudulent behaviour and felt shattered and betrayed when the information came to light. "Mr Dick has been found to have breached the trust of his clients, who included unsophisticated investors and intellectually ...