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Economic recap: Week to August 20

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 AUG 2021
The continued spread of the Delta variant in most parts of the world - even in New Zealand despite being locked down after only one case - and reduced vaccine efficacy - as demonstrated by the rise in infections in Israel (one of the very first country ...

KiwiSaver, NZ Super Fund architect remembered

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2021
... Fund, Sir Michael Cullen, is being remembered as one of New Zealand's most influential politicians. The New Zealand government announced today the passing of Sir Michael Cullen, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying the nation is "so much the richer ...

HESTA hires technology strategist

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2021
... officer in the Australian government's Department of Defence for nearly five years and was in a similar role at ANZ's New Zealand branch. His other experience includes working in IT and digital transformation roles at O2 Telefonica based in the UK, Royal ...

Industry associations slam last resort scheme

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
... united to rally against the newly proposed compensation scheme of last resort. The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Financial Planning Association of Australia, Institute of Public Accountants, SMSF Association, Association ...

De Gori to leave FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
... the AFA from August 2, replacing Phil Kewin who resigned earlier this year. Most recently she led the Law Society of New Zealand which has about 15,000 members. Prior to this she led the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

AFA announces new chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2021
... on August 2. She has nearly 10 years of experience as the chief executive of two professional membership bodies in New Zealand, and in corporate affairs Most recently she led the Law Society of New Zealand which has about 15,000 members. Prior to this ...

Westpac appoints director

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021
... becoming part of Westpac Group and to working with John and the board." Last month, Westpac decided to retain its New Zealand business after reviewing the feasibility of the 160-year-old division and the impact of increased capital requirements. In March ...

3PD wins distribution partnership

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JUL 2021
... strategies, including those particularly suited for ESG-conscious investors, to the institutional markets in Australia and New Zealand. Promethos Capital, Marylebone Partners and Fullgoal Asset Management are some of 3PD's recently acquired partners. ...

AMP Capital fund reduces fees, secures major loan

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2021
... told shareholders: "I also expect to be able to notify you shortly of new additions to the team in both Australia and New Zealand." "We are also pleased to update you on the excellent progress we are making to transition the asset management responsibilities ...

SG Hiscock introduces medical tech fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUN 2021
The boutique fund manager is launching a new social impact fund that will invest in Australian and New Zealand medical technology companies. The SG Hiscock Medical Technology Fund aims to provide long-term capital growth via a portfolio of innovative ...