Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 681 - 690 of 11176 results for "Members"

New chief executive takes IFPA helm

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
Ky Wilson has taken over as chief executive of the Institute of Financial Professionals of Australia (IFPA). Wilson took on the role late last month after having served in an acting capacity as general manager for several months. She was previously ...

First Super reduces admin fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
The $5 billion super fund for the paper, pulp and timber industries is cutting administration fees for most of its members. From September 1, the flat administration fee paid by First Super accumulation members each week is dropping from $1.87 to $1.65. ...

HESTA snags Equip Super risk chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... fostering resilience, and guiding strategic decisions that enable the delivery of strong and sustainable outcomes for HESTA members," Blakey said. "Her proven track record in delivering complex transformation projects and extensive regulatory experience ...

Perpetual Corporate Trust acquires IAM's term deposit broking business

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... determined that such an investment would be better suited to an operator of greater scale. As part of the deal, four staff members from IAM will move to PCT on October 1. "This ensures existing clients will have a seamless transition to PCT and continuity ...

Aware Super, TelstraSuper explore merger

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... a combined profit-to-member fund with approximately $228 billion in funds under management and serve over 1.3 million members. Both organisations are undertaking a comprehensive due diligence process to ensure the proposed merger is in the best financial ...

Australian investment in venture capital lags: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) has said with the right policy settings, Australia's $4.2 trillion superannuation system could jump-start productivity and generate stronger investment returns for members by better connecting capital with scientific minds ...

HESTA calls for reforms to help women in retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... in helping more women retire with dignity into the future," Blakey said. "Nearly 80% of HESTA's more than one million members are women, working in typically lower-paid industries such as aged care and early childhood education. Many take time out of ...

CareSuper, MIESF schedule merger for October

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... transfer deed following months of due diligence, saying they are confident the merger is in the best interests of all members. "This announcement is an exciting milestone for both funds. We share a proud, member-first heritage and this successor fund ...

ASIC calls out trustees 'passing the buck' on super switching

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... which have collapsed in recent years. ASIC now wants super trustees to undertake a review of their processes to ensure new members aren't being exploited by super-switching business models. "You should have processes in place that allow you to identify ...

Rest boosts impact, sustainability investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... executive Paul Hunyor. Rest interim co-chief investment officer Simon Esposito said that, given the substantial number of members set to retire in the next 25 years, the focus remains on contributing to a more sustainable future. As at June 30, Rest ...