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BUSSQ fights back against regulatory imposition

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2024
... allegations of serious misconduct within the CFMEU and concerns about its potential impact on the super fund. The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Industrial Union of Employees, Queensland (CFMEU-Q), a separate legal entity to the CFMEU, is ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... processes and fund expenditure management has intensified following allegations of serious misconduct in the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), including claims of underworld figures and former bikie gang leaders being awarded ...

CFMEU fallout stokes governance debate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
The ongoing scandal surrounding the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has called into question the governance settings within the industry superannuation fund sector, with some suggesting boards no longer require - or benefit ...

UK pension giant eyes Australian timber

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... importance of preserving natural capital will only increase in the coming years. Many aspects of our ecosystem such as forestry, water and agriculture are closely linked to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 ...

Industry funds defend CFMEU board ties

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... representatives satisfy the fit and proper standards outlined by APRA. This week the Victorian branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) was placed in administration after its construction division was accused of corruption. ...

New Zealand exits recession

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... electricity, gas, water, and waste services; rental, hiring, and real estate services; education and training; and agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Major detractors in the March quarter were construction (-3.1%), mining (-1.7%), and goods-producing ...

NRF appoints inaugural chief investment officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024
... including resources; transport; medical science; defence capability; renewables and low emission technologies; agriculture, forestry and fisheries; and enabling capabilities.

Financial services workers eye earlier retirement

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
... hospitality, accommodation, and food services retired the earliest at 58.5 years old. Workers in the fields of agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry had the highest average age they intend to retire at 68.3 years. Those in mining have an intended ...

New Forests appoints first global head of funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... deliver to our investors, while ensuring we're remaining focused on our vision of seeing investment in land use and forestry as central to the transition to a sustainable future," Rogers said. The appointments follow Sarah Campbell joining New Forests ...

Finnfund names chief investment officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
... development financier in emerging markets with a wealth of relevant sector expertise, e.g., in digital infrastructure and forestry, enabling us to make impactful, commercially sustainable investments. "I look forward to working with all the Finnfund ...