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Count to finalise Diverger deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
... services providers," Humphrey said. Some 99.7% of shareholders voted for Count to take over Diverger, following both the board's unanimous endorsement and that of an independent expert that assessed the deal as being in shareholder's best interests. ...

Maple-Brown Abbott chief executive jumps ship

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 FEB 2024
... Group. In her stead, Melanie McQuire has been appointed as acting chief executive and as a member of the Maple-Brown Abbott board. McQuire took on the role of chief operating officer at Maple-Brown Abbott in September 2020, after a tenure at Lazard Asset ...

AI poses potential challenge to financial stability: Gensler

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
... over 'AI washing,' urging companies to critically assess the relevance of their AI discussions during earnings calls and board meetings for material impact. He underscored the necessity for firms to clearly articulate to investors the role and scope ...

AMP chair steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
... tendered her resignation, with AMP non-executive director Mike Hirst succeeding her as the new chair. Hazelton joined the AMP board as non-executive director on 15 June 2019 at the height of AMP's tumult in the wake of the Hayne Royal Commission. ...

Fiducian reports strong first half, flags growth plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 FEB 2024
... its $4.7 billion in funds under advice, 51% is with the salaried channel. It also flagged more acquisitions to come. "The board is confident that the future of the business is positive and likely to continue to strengthen through organic growth and acquisition ...

SIX launches share platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024
A former co-founder of Future Super has launched Sustainable Investment Exchange (SIX), a share trading platform that combines activism and investing. SIX is co-founded by Adam Verwey, a former co-founder of Future Super, and Sophie Hall, an experienced ...

BlackRock appoints Aussie head, builds out NZ business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
... of all commercial and operational aspects of the Australian business and will also serve as an executive director on the board of BlackRock Australia and BlackRock New Zealand. Collins joined BlackRock in 2013 and has held multiple senior roles, including ...

Insignia Financial names chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
... move forward with clarity and focus on the opportunities our market position and capabilities provide. "On behalf of the board I would like to welcome Scott and look forward to working together. I would also like to express my gratitude to Renato for ...

Cbus appoints head of stewardship

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... the asset management giant, Monnier also occupied the position of director of investment stewardship in the UK, leading board ESG level engagement and proxy voting across multiple European markets and served as a director of operational risk. BlackRock ...

NAB names new chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... expectations." Chronican said it's particularly pleasing that McEwan has been able to foster internal talent, enabling the board to find his replacement from within the bank. "He has been a stabilising force for NAB and the industry and we wish him well ...