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APRA proposes new remuneration standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
... influence of financial performance metrics in determining variable remuneration will encourage executives to put greater focus on non-financial risks, such as culture and governance," he said. "As our recent response to the industry self-assessments ...

QSuper names investments chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
... interim chief investment officer in November 2008 and appointed permanently to the role the following year. "QSuper's focus on member outcomes is the factor that weighed most heavily on my decision to join Brad and the QSuper team," Woodhouse said. ...

New investment role at industry fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2019
... responsible for designing and implementing a fit-for-purpose investment operating platform and framework, with a strong focus on internal asset management capabilities. "We're looking at significant system implementations in the coming years. This role ...

YouTube fundie called out by FCA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019
... Meanwhile the woe continues for Woodford, Morningstar reports that one of Woodford's smaller funds - the Woodford Income Focus Fund - has experienced roughly £150 million in outflows, leaving total assets in the fund at approximately £288 million. ...

MetLife expands retail distribution team

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019
MetLife Australia has announced two key appointments to its retail distribution team, recruiting from MLC Life and AMP. Former MLC Life head of product John Ashton has been appointed head of retail product, managing product strategy and strengthening ...

New chief at CBA Group Super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2019
... retirement, and general manager marketing and distribution," the CBA spokesperson said. "In these roles he has had a deep focus on improving member outcomes, both in helping them save for and enjoy a comfortable retirement." Durbin has had a long career ...

Industry bodies react to APRA review

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
... interests of fund members," he said. The Customer Owned Banking Association is supporting APRA for agreeing to actively focus more on competition in its decision-making processes. Chief executive Michael Lawrence said COBA's key recommendations ...

CFS hires executive manager of insurance

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
... is the most important time for the superannuation and broader financial services industry to embrace transformation and focus on delivering outcomes to members and investors. "I am excited to have the opportunity to work for clients with the strength ...

Franklin Templeton boosts retail distribution

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
... Paul Ramsay steps into the role of retail key account manager, based in Franklin Templeton's Melbourne office. Ramsay will focus on building and maintaining relationships in the Australian retail advice market - with the company planning to grow its ...

Russell launches next gen managed accounts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUL 2019
... said Hampshire. The investment fee starts from 0.65% per annum. Hampshire explained that managed accounts allow advisers to focus on providing value to clients rather than stock-picking. "While our Managed Portfolios solutions are designed around specific ...