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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2016
... recording a 2.4% drop last month. US consumer confidence US consumer confidence also appears to be wavering. The Conference Board's consumer confidence index fell to a reading of 94.2 in April, down from March's 96.1 and expectations for a 96.0 print. ...

AMP chairman to retire

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
AMP Limited has announced the resignation of Simon McKeon from its board due to a change in his circumstances. McKeon will leave the position following the conclusion of the AGM in May. John Palmer will replace McKeon as chairman until a permanent appointment ...

New JBWere chairman named

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016
... this role. "His expertise and counsel, including his deep knowledge of this business and the wealth sector, will serve the Board well." In a statement, Hagger said he felt privileged to step into the role of chairman. "I am looking forward to working ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
New research shows superannuation executives are still divided over views on board independence yet academics persist all funds be required to appoint an independent chair. Following its initial paper on the contentious issue, the Centre for International ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 APR 2016
... and is currently fetching US$0.7805 - a 13.7% appreciation from this year's US$0.6864. The minutes of the RBA's 5 April Board meeting - the local unit was trading at US$0.7543 on that day -- touched on the causes for the currency's appreciation... "The ...

NAB launches asset backed green bond

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
... Certified" ABS transaction to meet the criteria for certification under the Climate Bonds Standard by the Climate Standards Board. "NAB is naturally excited to leverage and extend its position as Australia's leading debt financier of renewable energy ...

New non-exec director for Premier

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... non-executive director of Premier's wholly owned subsidiary, Just Group. Premier chairman Solomon Lew said: "The Premier Board is delighted that Terry has accepted a position on the Board. Terry's retail and general business experience will further enhance ...

CommInsure appoints independent review panel

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
... appointment of these independent experts further strengthens our decision-making processes for complex claims." A CommInsure board sub-committee, comprised of non-executive directors, will monitor the outcomes of the claims review panel. The appointment ...

AustralianSuper launches new SRI investment option

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 APR 2016
Australia's largest superannuation fund has created a new socially responsible investment (SRI) option that avoids investment in companies with fossil fuel reserves. From 30 May 2016, AustralianSuper's three sustainable investment options will be consolidated ...

Former CFP GM joins industry super fund

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016
... fund's next stage of growth and was appointed after an extensive executive search. The fund's chair Grahame Kelly said the board was unanimous in their decision to appoint Mitchell. "Harry brings exceptional business acumen and a clear sense of customer ...