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Australian Ethical, Christian Super merger finalised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
... transfer was completed on November 25, adding 28,000 new members to Australian Ethical Super. It comes mere months after the merger was confirmed in July, with Australian Ethical and Christian Super first flagging their discussions in April. Exploration ...

AFA, FPA merger in best interests

CASSANDRA BALDINI, CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
In offering an update on the proposed merger with the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA), Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) chair David Sharpe said he is hoping to have the full support of members and, despite speculation, a new ...

Never been more optimistic: Abood

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... more affordable for consumers would be to make it tax deductible," she said. Abood wrapped up by highlighting the proposed merger with the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and explained she has received "strong positive member feedback." "This ...

What to expect at FPA Congress 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2022
... "Equally, I genuinely think people are there to get together and catch up with their mates." Awaiting the outcome of a proposed merger with the Association of Financial Advisers, Broome explained this year's event holds a certain significance. "It's ...

CareSuper chair elected deputy president of ACSI

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2022
... then, CareSuper has entered a preliminary non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Spirit Super to explore a possible merger. Scott serves as a councilor on the City of Sydney and was formerly deputy lord mayor. She also works with the National Reform ...

NAB to wind up custody business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 NOV 2022
The big four bank has confirmed it will close NAB Asset Servicing, following years of mandate losses. The move comes as part of the bank's ongoing strategic review, having tried to offload the business for several years now. It will be wound up ...

NGS Super chair to retire

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2022
After a decade in the role, Dick Shearman is retiring as chair of NGS Super. Shearman joined the NGS board in 2012 as a member representative director and became chair that same year. At the time, it had $4.4 billion and has since grown to $13 billion ...

Spirit Super farewells chair, names successor

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2022
... and superannuation veteran Maria Wilton. Edwards was Tasplan's chair since 2011, continuing in the role following its merger with MTAA Super. Edwards' long list of achievements at Spirit Super include the successful mergers between Quadrant Super ...

APRA proposes changes to successor fund transfers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2022
... that erode the benefit to members. "One of the best ways for trustees to improve outcomes for their members is through a merger that delivers the benefits of increased scale, or by transferring them to a better performing fund," Cole said. "The transfer ...

Life after legalsuper: Proebstl

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2022
... director roles. While the industry remains fixated on consolidation - CareSuper and Spirit Super are the latest to flag a merger - Proebstl says there are only so many mergers left to do. "Over the years, funds have used mergers to increase their scale. ...