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Evolving super sparks C-suite shift

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
... funds meet the constant need to fund longer member retirements is presenting significant challenges for executive teams in board rooms across the country. Apart from ongoing regulatory reform there are other forces at play which are shaping how super ...

Funds SA chair departs

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
... wisdom, insight, breadth of knowledge of the financial services sector, and the support she has provided to management and the Board will be greatly missed," Townsend said. Nugent said she was pleased knowing those whose monies have been invested with ...

Banking and Finance Oath reshuffles board

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
The Banking and Finance Oath (BFO) has appointed a chairman and three new board members, following AMP Capital's Stephen Dunne's retirement from the industry. Former chairman of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) John Laker will now ...

Labor opposes super trustee governance bill

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2015
Labor senators Sam Dastyari and Chris Ketter have dissented from a report recommending the bill on superannuation trustee governance be passed in the Senate today. The dissenting senators believe the bill "blindly conflates and confuses trustee governance ...

Government releases final risk reforms package

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
... unanimously that three-year clawback was the greatest issue in the reforms," she noted. "That was consistent with the view of our Board. To succeed in having this reduced to two years is a great relief for our members, particularly those that own and ...

Super trustee bill before the Senate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
... principle of independence voluntarily. "This legislation is balanced and sensible. While mandating that one-third of the board be independent, the draft legislation also includes an "if not, why not" disclosure requirement that the board have a majority ...

FEATURE: The circle of life

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
... investment officer Andrew Spence said the catalyst for change came in 2014 during the fund's annual strategy conference with the board. It took about 12 months from design to implementation according to the fund's manager of investments, Chris Grogan. ...

Club Plus Super increases women on trustee board

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2015
... Caddy. ClubsNSW chief executive Anthony Ball said the appointments bring substantial expertise, skills and experience to the board "and valuable independence that will help the fund flourish in changing and challenging times." "[They] are leaders in ...

Qantas Super appoints new CEO from NAB

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2015
... financial services industry, and a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes for Qantas Super members. "The Qantas Super Board is looking forward to working with Michael to continue the valuable contribution that Jane has made to Qantas Super ...

Aspen revises fund merger proposal after Sunsuper bid

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... independent expert appointed by KPMG Corporate Finance. Commenting on the new proposal, Zipfinger said, "The Aspen Group board committee is pleased to receive the independent expert's report that supports the board committee's strong view. "The revised ...