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APRA to continue scrutiny of trustees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
The prudential regulator has outlined its policy and supervision priorities for 2022, saying its prime focus is rectifying sub-standard industry practices and eradicating unacceptable product performance. Released yesterday, APRA said it will continue ...

ASFA names new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia appointed a new chair as the incumbent steps down after a two-year term. Gary Dransfield takes the seat effective February 23, replacing Michael Easson who will retire from the role. Dransfield is ...

Equity Trustees hires from Warakirri

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
... business. Ashton joins Equity Trustees from Warakirri Asset Management, where she was a senior business development associate. Prior to that, she was a senior analyst at JBWere for more than 10 years. In her new role, Ashton will be responsible for developing ...

Charter Hall, PGGM make moves on Irongate

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 1 FEB 2022
Irongate Group has received a $1.29 billion takeover bid from a partnership managed by Charter Hall Group, topping a rejected offer by 360 Capital. The partnership, comprising Dutch pension fund PGGM and Charter Hall, made a bid of A$1.90 per share ...

MFS recruits BNP Paribas executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2022
... based in Melbourne and reports directly to senior managing director, Australia Marian Poirier. He will be supported by associate director Anna Martin, MFS said. "James' knowledge and understanding of the distribution landscape evolving across the region ...

BTFG names chief customer service officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022
... recently finished up as executive director of transformation, specialist businesses. Before Westpac, Croft was a senior associate and solicitor at law firm Herbert Smith Freehills. "The CCSO is responsible for ensuring we achieve the highest expectations ...

Net zero banks fund $3.5bn in carbon: Market Forces

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
Market Forces claims NAB, ANZ and Westpac are among several banks with net zero commitments that continue to lend to Global Infrastructure Partners, despite its not-so environmentally friendly investments. Market Forces says in total 18 banks, including ...

WAM ups PAF takeover bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
WAM Capital has upped its takeover bid for PM Capital's Asian equities strategy, which the latter flags it will accept. WAM said the $1.149 per share offer for every PM Capital Asian Opportunities Fund (PAF) share is "compelling" and represents a 3.5% ...

IFM Investors PE portfolio carbon neutral

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
IFM Investors' is celebrating having achieved carbon neutrality across its entire private equity portfolio. The portfolio's status is fully certified by Climate Active, which represents the Australian government's certification standard, IFM Investors ...

Future Super acquires Aon's super business

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
Environmentally friendly super fund Future Super has acquired Aon's superannuation business, best known for its smartMonday brand. The fund acquired Aon Solutions, which provides investment consulting and administration and encompasses the smartMonday ...