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Statewide chair collects AIST Trustee of the Year

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... commitment to the equal representation model and is a fervent advocate for members," Emslie said. "She is well respected by her board, fund staff and peers as well as being actively engaged in the broader industry." Emslie added Brown had led her fund ...

No evidence that independence would boost performance: CIFR

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
A Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) study has found little empirical evidence that independence would improve investment performance but suggests that independence is important in maintaining the legitimacy of the superannuation ...

Industry super fund head to join Myer Family Company

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
... also achieved strong investment performance and reduced member fees by 15 basis points. Press said: "I'd like to thank the board and my leadership team for the opportunities and support provided to me during my stewardship of Equip. Today, this fund ...

Board members lose independence after 12 years: CalPERS

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2016
One of the world's largest pension funds believes that company directors who serve more than 12 years on the same board are at risk of compromising their independence. The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has revised its global ...

Perennial proposes Century restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2016
... per annum plus GST on anything above. Century and Perennial would work together to "achieve renewal of the current Century board," as Perennial is seeking board representation, and Perennial also indicated that the company name should be changed "as ...

CommInsure enhances claims process

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... issued. At the same time, CommInsure has denied that it was not responsive to internal concerns when they were raised. The board said, "The CommInsure Board commissioned an independent review and other enquiries were made. "CommInsure has taken a range ...

ING DIRECT director to join global parent

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
A director at ING DIRECT Australia has been recommended to join the supervisory board of the firm's parent global bank, ING Group. ING Group has proposed Ann Sherry be appointed to its supervisory board based on her background in the financial sector ...

RBNZ cuts rates, biased towards further easing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... contrary to consensus expectations that the New Zealand central bank will keep interest rates unchanged after this morning's board meeting. In its monetary policy statement, the RBNZ explained its decision as prompted by the deterioration in the global ...

Hostplus appoints investment strategy head

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... has consistently influenced our top quartile performance over all investment periods. "We are delighted to welcome Greg on board and continue receiving quality advice from our valued partner JANA. Ultimately, we believe this strategy will continue to ...

Ignition Wealth appoints investment committee chair

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... Investment. He now joins Ignition as chair of the investment committee, and as a member of the Ignition Wealth Advisory Board. Capra adds these roles to his current duties as non-executive director and member of the audit committee at Suncorp Portfolio ...