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Former Labor senator joins Sargon

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2019
A former cabinet minister in the Rudd and Gillard governments was appointed to Sargon's board. Stephen Conroy has joined as a non-executive director at Sargon, as the firm embarks on its next growth phase. Commenting on Conroy's appointment, Sargon ...

Retirees to fall short: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
Latest research shows a glut of Aussies intending to retire soon don't have enough savings to sustain themselves. According to the latest findings from Roy Morgan, almost half a million Australians intend to retire in the next 12 months - a 6% increase ...

Push for chief executive pay ratio disclosure

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
... providing investors with a simple process for submitting non-binding resolutions to a vote would allow effective communication between companies and investors - which is a cornerstone of good corporate governance. Davidson said these measures are essential ...

Pension fund acquires telco

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019
The Universities Superannuation Scheme, a UK pension scheme with over £50 billion under management, is acquiring a large telecommunications company. KCOM has agreed to a £504 million cash takeover that would see the Universities Superannuation Scheme ...

ASIC targets misleading member communication

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
ASIC warned it may take action on superannuation funds that send misleading communication to members about inappropriate fees and insurance premiums. The warning comes in light of the Protecting Your Super package (PYSP) reforms, which are due to take ...

Australia's wealth takes half trillion hit

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2019
Latest research shows Australia lost close to half a trillion dollars in wealth at the end of 2018. According to Roy Morgan's latest Single Source Survey, the gross personal wealth of Australians (including owner-occupied homes) is currently around ...

Industry fund appoints former Rest GM

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2019
A $2.8 billion industry superannuation fund is welcoming a former Rest general manager to lead its member experience capability. Club Plus Super appointed Beth Parkin as its new head of member experience, as the fund aims for a larger membership base. ...

Financial adviser salaries revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2019
... Xplan experience will be highly regarded. Meanwhile, financial advisers with strong rapport building and effective communication skills will do well, as will those with a demonstrated ability to grow and manage a fee for service client book while retaining ...

FASEA welcomes new directors

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
The government body overseeing the rising education standards in financial advice is welcoming new directors to its board. Australian Financial Complaints Authority board member Elissa Freeman and former Financial Planning Association of Australia director ...

Industry fund adds board directors

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
A $14.5 billion industry superannuation fund has added two new members to its board of directors, which now only comprises 10 seats. CareSuper has welcomed Linda Scott and Robert Potter, following the retirements of long-serving directors Cate Wood ...