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Industry fund boosts executive team

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2018
A $6 billion superannuation fund is boosting its executive ranks in support of its ambitious growth plans. LUCRF Super announced it made the following appointments to its leadership team in November: executive manager of distribution Chris Deakin; and ...

Royal Commission on social media: Executives grilled

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018
As the Royal Commission turned its attention financial services executives this week, commentators took to twitter to have their say. The evidence in the Royal Commission skillfully examined by star QC Rowena ORR is stunning. Board requested former ...

SelectingSuper honours super industry leaders

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
A $37 billion industry superannuation fund reclaimed its position as fund of the year at the annual Rainmaker SelectingSuper Awards in Melbourne this morning. Hostplus was crowned fund of the year. It was one of five awards for the industry fund, including ...

FASEA clarifies adviser exam rules

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 NOV 2018
... consumer groups, incorporating consumer behaviour and decision making Applied ethical and professional reasoning and communication - incorporating FASEA Code of Ethics and code monitoring bodies Releasing details of its revised standards framework for ...

New degree tackles adviser education standards

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 NOV 2018
... new program will provide training in how to run a financial planning business, as well as advanced interpersonal communication skills and professional ethics," he said. Navone said specialised knowledge on aged care and retirement planning are other ...

Whitehelm targets $2.4tn sector

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018
Whitehelm Capital and a Dutch pension fund service provider have combined to launch the Smart City Infrastructure Fund with about $400 million in seed funding. The investment vehicle is set up to pool pension fund investments in select smart city infrastructure ...

Industry fund chief exits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
The long-running chief executive of a $9.4 billion industry superannuation fund is stepping down. Frank Pegan is exiting his role as chief executive at Catholic Super after 17 years at the helm. Chief risk officer David O'Sullivan acts as chief ...

Blue Sky LIC gets a new suitor

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2018
... board can consider that proposal and provide further details to shareholders in due course. BLA has received no communication from WAM. BLA will continue to update its shareholders in accordance with its continuous disclosure obligations," Blue Sky Alternative ...

AustralianSuper consortium renews bid for healthcare company

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2018
... superior proposal and subject to an independent review of benefit to its shareholders. Healthscope is yet to receive communication from Ellerston on its intentions, the company said. "The Healthscope board will assess the proposal and will keep the market ...

AFA names 2018 Rising Star

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... executive Phil Kewin said Pritchard has already laid a solid foundation for future success thanks to her combination of communication and strong technical skills. "Rebecca has a refreshing and energetic approach to providing financial advice. Her strong ...