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Government names new ASIC chair

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2017
... welcomes," Bowen added. Bowen had previously sharply criticised the Government's alternative nominee, Credit Suisse chair John O'Sullivan. Reiterating his position that this would have been an "inappropriate appointment," Bowen said "the Labor Party ...

ASIC chair nominee withdraws candidacy

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017
... a new candidate to replace Greg Medcraft as chair of ASIC as its nominee has withdrawn from the race. Credit Suisse chair John O'Sullivan was originally picked to succeed Medcraft. A spokesperson for Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly ...

Risk advice firm partners to launch claims service

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2017
... changing landscape, by delivering customer service, transparency and customer-centric claims management." GB managing director John McNamara added: "We get involved with the claim early to improve the customer experience and ensure that only valid claims ...

Exclusive partnership brings $35bn global manager to Australia

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
... currently oversees about $3.8 billion in infrastructure assets. Capital Dynamics global head of clean energy infrastructure John Breckenridge explained that these assets represent "the last frontier of genuinely contracted long-term fixed revenue streams ...

IOOF subsidiary partners with venerable global non-profit

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
... group, will collaborate with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), the philanthropic organisation that traces its roots to John D. Rockefeller Sr's 1891 decision to manage his philanthropy like a business. The partnership will enable AET to develop ...

Labor rejects ASIC chair nominee

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2017
... said Labor "makes it very clear" it will not support the appointment of Credit Suisse chair and former CBA general counsel John O'Sullivan. He said O'Sullivan "threatens the independence of, and bipartisan support for, this important regulator." "Labor ...

Hedge fund takes over Slater and Gordon

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... result, group chief financial officer Bryce Houghton will step down from his role on November 15. Slater and Gordon chair John Skippen thanked Houghton on the board's behalf, saying: "I wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

Prime establishes new business division

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... recently acquired along with Altezza Partners, the Brisbane accounting firm sold by former Brisbane Broncos rugby league player John Driscoll and his business partner Matthew Smith. Both Altezza and another recent acquisition, MPR Accountants & Advisers ...

Government opens doors to offshore investment vehicles

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
The Federal Government is seeking public consultation on the long-awaited legislation for the Asia Region Funds Passport and Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) regime. The exposure draft legislation for the Asia Region Funds Passport explains ...

BlackRock takes majority stake in Australian solar farm

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
... advantage of ideal solar energy generation conditions and building experience and expertise in the sector." Edify chief executive John Cole said: "We are excited to have closed a second large-scale solar financing project with the CEFC and consider this ...