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The real cost of a bad chief executive: AICD, ACSI

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2020
New research has revealed the true cost of a toxic chief executive to a company, indicating that poor culture from the top can permeate an entire organisation. The report, produced by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and the Australian ...

First Sentier hires from AMP Capital

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
... "I'm attracted to First Sentier Investors' commitment to responsible investment, in addition to the inclusive culture and growth of the direct infrastructure team," Kabashima said. She will report to First Sentier Investors partner and co-head ...

Advice associations join forces

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
... advisers want new client referral sources," he said. "This relationship satisfies both parties creating a naturally symbiotic culture, other possible synergies are AIOFP members with accounting practices wanting to merge with or buy other accounting ...

Bennelong adds to board

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2020
... value he places on people, and his work in mentoring and supporting others. "This aligns perfectly with our own values and culture, and I am delighted he will be joining us," he said. Dwyer was awarded the Order of Australia in 2011 for service to the ...

CBA private office head joins Mutual Trust

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2020
... family circumstances." "The ability to guide families with subject matter expertise that goes beyond a strong investment culture will be key, especially as wealth is transitioned to the next generation in the decade ahead," he said.

We've done our part, now it's your turn: Lowe

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020
... broad topic areas, then I think we can," Lowe said. "It's not necessarily about throwing money around. It's about the culture we have in this country. A culture that rewards risk-taking, entrepreneurship, innovation."

Chief economist update: Australia is out

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020
... Spending on services rose 9.8 per cent, driven by spending on hotels, cafes and restaurants, health and recreation and culture as containment measures were relaxed. The easing of restrictions also increased demand for goods, which rose 5.2 per cent." ...

Westpac enters into court enforceable undertaking

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020
... against the bank in December 2019. The prudential regulator had concerns with Westpac's "immature and reactive risk culture", unclear accountabilities and inadequate oversight. Westpac chief executive Peter King acknowledged the bank's shortcomings ...

Future Fund appoints chief investment officer

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2020
... "Sue has added enormous value to our thinking and processes since she joined us. She combines deep understanding of our culture and how we work with new perspectives and ideas," he said. "She brings greater diversity to our thinking and will continue ...

New internal audit guide for finance sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2020
... arrangements of internal audit should support independent and effective assurance. Another recommendation is to audit the risk culture framework as set by the executives and the board and communicated throughout the organisation. IIA chair Sandra Birkensleigh ...