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FSU steps up calls for reproductive leave policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024

... Senate referred an inquiry into issues related to menopause and perimenopause to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee with a reporting date of 17 September 2024. Modelling by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) estimated ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024

... wording reflects the views of everyday Australians - and urged its smooth passage as recommended by a cross-party Senate committee. "The 'Objective of Super' legislation reflects that clear and compelling purpose in ironclad law," she said. "We strongly ...

Too much being asked of super trustees: Levy

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024

Speaking in a personal capacity at the Senate Economics Committee, Michelle Levy said it is too much to expect superannuation trustees to fix Australia's housing problem. Levy said she is sympathetic to the housing crisis, noting that she agrees owning ...

NGS Super names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2024

... John Battams as independent chair from 1 January 2025. Battams is currently on the board of QIC and chairs its risk committee. He also chairs the Queensland Teachers Union Health Fund. Battams is also the current chair and managing director of Labor ...

Short-termism damaging Australian economy: CEDA

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024

... pervasive short-termism and lift its policy ambitions if the nation is to reach its economic potential, according to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA). "Our record of almost three decades of economic growth, halted only by the ...

Aware Super welcomes new chair

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024

... is also the chair of Suncorp Group and a director at Cochlear. Aware Super's chair of governance and nominations committee Patricia Faulkner said the appointment followed a thorough process by an independent talent search firm. "Attracting a chair ...

ART appoints chief financial officer, promotes managers

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024

... its next phase of strategic growth. "I'm excited to welcome Phil to Australian Retirement Trust's executive committee. I know he will help set our fund up for future success," Anderson said. "In an evolving superannuation landscape, Phil is the ...

Russell Investments appoints global head of alternatives

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024

... firm's alternative capabilities. Parra will be based in the New York office and serve as a member of the firm's operating committee. "Ayesha's expertise in portfolio management, product development, and distribution strategy will drive our efforts ...

Super for housing will cause rents to soar: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2024

... financially for young Australians - especially those renting - and make cost-of-living pressures worse." Speaking at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA), Schubert said the purpose of super was to deliver dignity in retirement ...

AMP product chief jumps to Perpetual

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 26 JUL 2024

... but retired from the industry, Having finished up at Perpetual, she has joined Pinnacle fund services' compliance committee on a part-time basis. It is understood she flagged her intention to retire late last year giving Perpetual plenty of time ...

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Keystone Asset Management to be wound up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON

Keystone Asset Management will be liquidated, as ASIC investigates exactly what's happened to funds invested in the Shield Master Fund.

Sally Auld to take on chief economist role at NAB

ELIZA BAVIN

Alan Oster will retire from NAB after 32 years in the chief economist role, with Sally Auld set to replace him - creating another open position at JBWere.

Praemium partners to bring structured products to HNWIs

MATTHEW WAI

Praemium inked a deal with Stropro, an alternative investment platform, to offer financial advisers improved access to structured products to better meet the evolving needs of their high-net-worth (HNW) clients.

Nuveen extends private credit fund to Australian investors

ELIZA BAVIN

The global asset manager's private credit income fund will now be available to Australian wholesale investors.

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