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What COVID-19 did to super brand

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... While Madigan did name Liberal MP Tim Wilson as someone 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 ...

Raw truth on merger process: Panel

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... with the merger too risky. Deloitte partner Steve Freeborn, who works in mergers and acquisitions, agreed that it is essential funds consider staff in merger arrangements. "Don't underestimate how much work it will take... It's additive, your ...

AFA appoints partnerships GM

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
... solid foundations. They will be integral to helping the AFA achieve its strategic objectives and mission to support our essential and valuable advice community."

AMP chair faces shareholder ire

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... period and the board believed that retention of key leaders, investment teams and other business critical employees is essential to continue to drive transformation and protect shareholder value. We were in unprecedented circumstances and had to ensure ...

Chances of CBA admitting to Essential Super wrongdoing "non-existent"

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAR 2021
... case against ASIC have told the court the parties have no intention of admitting to any contraventions in relation to Essential Super and an alleged $22 million in conflicted remuneration. ASIC first filed against CBA and CFS in June 2020 alleging Colonial ...

BetaShares launches climate ETF

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2021
... called for in a range of climate- and environmentally-friendly activities," he said. "A focus on renewable energy is essential, but the deep cuts to carbon emissions that will be required to limit global warming cannot be achieved by clean energy alone." ...

Retail default fund tops performance table

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020
... p.a.) and VicSuper's FutureSaver (5.3% p.a.). At the bottom was Zurich SP - Zurich Managed Growth EF (1.2% p.a.), Essential Super Personal - Lifestage 1980-84 (1.9% p.a.), FirstChoice WPS - FirstChoice Wholesale Diversified (3.3% p.a.), AvSuper - ...

Labor, unions, industry funds seethe

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... will rob millions of workers of the best and healthiest years of their retirement, including workers who have performed essential work during the crisis."

Sunsuper adds long/short to Aussie equities

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2020
The industry fund is adding a long/short manager to its Australian equities allocation after sticking with long-only strategies. Sunsuper head of listed markets Greg Barnes said the fund is looking to add what he describes as an "extended alpha" strategy ...

Adviser demands answers from Media Super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2020
A financial adviser has publicly called on the chief executive of Media Super to explain why a total and permanent disability claim for a very vulnerable client has been indefinitely delayed. ClaimRight founder and Financial Planning Association of ...