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Rest hires two general managers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2024
The $86 billion industry super fund has added two general managers to its leadership, one to look after strategy and the other to oversee data and insights. Rest said the appointments were made with its strategy to simplify the super experience in mind. ...

Former ASIC commissioner joins Insignia Trustees

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2024
... committed to helping drive member outcomes." Insignia recently recruited a former AMP brand and content specialist as its new general manager for brand strategy. Wylie Fowler will develop strategies across all of Insignia's brands but with a focus ...

Super fund merger prompts investment changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... ensure it's "fit-for-purpose" for the merged fund's portfolio. Spirit Super members will continue to have access to general and personal advice on some matters relating to their superannuation account at no extra cost, as these services are covered ...

FSU campaigns against workplace surveillance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
The Finance Sector Union (FSU) is backing calls for a Privacy in Working Life Act to prohibit unnecessary surveillance of employees by companies and to ensure any surveillance is regulated. The Victorian government is currently undertaking an Inquiry ...

Cbus' CFMEU board directors exit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... removed by CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC. The CFMEU was placed into administration last Friday after the attorney-general Mark Dreyfus said it was in the public interest. A Cbus spokesperson told Financial Standard that decisions to appoint and ...

E&P free of legacy issues, FUA jumps 26%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... result, there are no remaining contingent liabilities related to this matter." Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager policy, advocacy, and standards Phil Anderson said there is $135 million in compensation related to Dixon Advisory ...

Financial Standard nominated for Publication of the Year

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
Financial Standard is proud to be a finalist in the inaugural Impact Awards, nominated for Financial Services Publication of the Year. Established by Activam Group, the Impact Awards aim to "highlight those who make a meaningful difference by encouraging ...

Insignia Financial hires expert to boost brand exposure

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
Insignia Financial appointed Wylie Fowler as its general manager of brand strategy, as it looks to revitalise the MLC brand. Insignia said Fowler will be accountable for the development of brand strategies for all its brands, with the focus on enhancing ...

APRA reorganises as it sets sights on superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
... divisions instead of the current three frontline supervision divisions - banking, superannuation, and insurance (encompassing general, life and private health insurance). From September 2, the two frontline supervision divisions will be a general insurance ...

Vale Greg Bright

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
The financial services industry and the journalists that cover it are mourning the loss of Greg Bright, a titan of the financial trade press. For more than four decades, Bright was instrumental in shaping Australia's financial services trade media ...