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Investment veterans take on new roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2024
A former chief investment officer of Zurich Insurance has a new regional lead role, while an ex-TCorp strategy head took on a chief investment officer position. Michael Vos has been appointed head of investments for Asia Pacific. The investment professional ...

New inspector-general of taxation appointed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2024
... and deputy secretary of the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education. She is currently deputy secretary of the NSW Premier's Department, leading the Strategic Implementation Group. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said Owen's extensive experience ...

Budget 2024: Additional $11.3bn promised for housing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
The Albanese government has made significant new housing investments in the Budget to help deliver a comprehensive Homes for Australia plan. "We're easing the cost of living - and we're building more homes for Australians. In the five years from this ...

Two new ETFs for Franklin Templeton

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... complement our existing range of active ETFs which we manage in partnership with Betashares and further expand access to our premier suite of investment strategies." Last year, Franklin Templeton launched its Franklin K2 Athena Fund, which invests in ...

Coastal Advice Group merges with Compass Financial Management

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... expansion initiatives are aligned with CAG's growth plan, aimed at solidifying its position as one of Australia's premier providers of financial advice. CAG will offer specialist advice and customer experience with dedicated roles to support ...

Philip Lowe joins LIC board

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... didn't get it right 100% of the time, "we got a lot right and Australia is in a better place." Former New South Wales premier Baird was appointed chair on 31 July 2022. Baird said: "Phil is one of the finest financial leaders in the country and has ...

Super on unpaid parental leave extended in Western Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... superannuation savings. Women at retirement age typically have superannuation account balances 25% lower than men. WA premier Roger Cook said he would like to see more private sector employers follow suit. "We know, on average, women retire with significantly ...

QIC names next chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... successful chief executive transition from Damien Frawley to Kylie Rampa. "I immensely thank our shareholding ministers - the premier of Queensland and the deputy premier, treasurer and minister for trade and investment, my fellow board members, and ...

Rest hires policy lead from HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2023
... education, workplace safety and environment for just over two years. He also spent three years working for former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews. Burgio has a legal background, including eight years as a senior associate focused on employment and industrial ...

Praemium secures Mercer mandate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
... whilst VMAAS supports over $23 billion in funds under administration. "We provide solutions to several of Australia's premier advisory and wealth businesses including Mercer," he said.