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Aware Super, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America back Xpansiv

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2023
Commodities platform Xpansiv has secured new strategic investors in Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, while Aware Super has deepened its investment. Xpansiv also announced the closing of a $125 million capital raise designed to fuel continued growth ...

Super fund board renewals need work: APRA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
... appoint new directors," she said. Finally, she said a well-considered succession plan is a must, as is ensuring the boardroom is a safe place that allows directors to voice contrarian views without fear, promoting "psychological safety". "I challenge ...

Fidante revamps brand, online offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022
... tools, and interactive charts. The Challenger subsidiary also completed the move to a new registry service provider, Boardroom Group, which offers improved systems, flexibility, and online transactions. Fidante global head John Burke said customers want ...

Crescent Wealth names deputy managing director

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2022
... home discussing balance sheets as she is talking about cultural capital and cross-cultural relations, whether in the boardroom or community hall. I look forward to the enormous contribution she will make."

Investors Mutual retail head departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2022
... role, he acknowledged founder Anton Tagliaferro and portfolio manager Simon Conn; "Together we did countless roadshows, boardroom presentations, client meetings - both gents possessing a passion for investing that was a privilege to witness and learn ...

Women own $1.2tn in super: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... executive Kate Farrar stated that breaking down the barriers that women face on the road to retirement begins in the boardroom of financial service companies. "More than one third of our executive team and our board are women, which is an achievement ...

Boardroom diversity benefits investors: eToro

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
... investing. eToro's deputy chief executive and global chief operating officer Hedva Ber said that female leadership and boardroom diversity have proven advantages, not just for company culture, but also for business growth and development. "The impact ...

Advisers cautious of election promises

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... imperative so there is no confusion on "what [advisers] are meant to do" - whether they are in a client meeting or the boardroom - their focus should be on helping clients. Sciarrone also urged the elected government to reduce red tape around limited ...

Boards still lagging on diversity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 FEB 2022
... fit for purpose, especially when lacking diversity of experience or background. The report, titled Bold moves in the boardroom, asked whether boards are set up to navigate an increasingly complex, global and unstable landscape. It found that the post-pandemic ...

Australian Ethical makes strategic investment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2021
Australian Ethical has made a strategic investment in Main Sequence, a deep technology investment fund founded by the CSIRO. Main Sequence welcomed the investment, saying that it will apply venture capital to play a role in solving challenges in health ...