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ASX seeks to improve investment products offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2022
A newly released consultation paper from the ASX suggests changes to the existing rule framework may be needed to better serve investor needs, including the merger of AQUA and Warrant Rules. Releasing the paper yesterday, the ASX said it wants to provide ...

JBWere shakes up leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2022
JBWere Australia has created a new executive role, appointing from Commonwealth Bank's private banking business. Maria Lykouras has been appointed executive for JBWere Australia, a new role which will report directly to JBWere chief executive Justin ...

Pension fund pushes for independent chair at Berkshire Hathaway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2022
One of the world's largest pension funds has indicated it will vote Warren Buffett out as chair of Berkshire Hathaway at the company's annual general meeting later this month. Despite his notoriety as the world's best investor, the California ...

Millennial super fund fails to GROW

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2022
Almost five years to the day that it first launched, GROW Super will close its doors. Diversa Trustees, the trustee for GROW Super, has informed members it is closing the product. Since its launch in 2017, GROW Super has been touted as a serious competitor ...

Citi alumna returns to strengthen superannuation offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
... and will join the bank's Markets function with a focus on asset management and the superannuation sector. Nicki Ashton, a Citi alumna, has a wealth of experience across banking and asset management, with more than 25 years' experience in financial services. ...

Labor vows to review YFYS test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
Appearing at an industry conference yesterday, the shadow minister for financial services and superannuation vowed to review the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) performance test if elected, citing "unintended and negative consequences" for ESG investing. ...

Citi appoints new chair, head of BCMA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
Citi has named Tony Osmond as the chair, banking, capital markets and advisory (BCMA) for Australia and New Zealand. A new head of the unit has also been named. Osmond will be charged with providing advice to Citi clients on complex transactions and ...

Recession-style policy but no recession: Grattan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
Grattan Institute chief executive Danielle Wood has argued the federal government is spending as though there is a recession or a crisis, although there is no such situation. Speaking at the Financial Standard Chief Economist Forum in Sydney today ...

PIMCO dumps LIT launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
After announcing it would launch this month, PIMCO has canned its long-awaited Global Income Opportunities Trust, citing inadequate demand. The LIT was first announced in November 2019 and planned for a March 2020 launch, however, was delayed due to ...

Westpac now an open book on pay

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022
Westpac has informed employees they are now free to discuss their salaries with one another, saying it will no longer enforce confidentiality clauses in contracts. Making the announcement yesterday, Westpac said its decision actually dates back to December ...