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Janus Henderson appoints new chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Joining from AllianceBernstein, Ali Dibadj has been named as Janus Henderson's new chief executive, succeeding Dick Weil. Weil is set to retire as chief executive and member of the board at the end of the month. Dibadj is expected to take over as chief ...

Disclosure lacking in common ownership: Committee

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has recommended greater disclosure obligations for institutional investors and proxy advisors and for the ACCC to actively monitor common ownership in Australia - all the while sharing little ...

CareSuper risk chief departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
The industry superannuation fund is hunting a new chief risk officer after the incumbent took a role with AustralianSuper. Belinda Ray served as CareSuper's chief risk officer for the past decade, having joined the fund in January 2012. She will join ...

Super mergers only beginning: J.P. Morgan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
... commented on Aware Super's mergers: "One of the reasons I'm told we're a destination fund for some of the other funds to merge with is because we've got a track record now of getting the deal done and delivering on the promise of benefits to members. ...

Hostplus commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2022
Industry fund Hostplus has committed to net zero by 2050, in line with Australia's commitment to the Paris Agreement. "Climate change represents a significant financial risk to global markets and economies over the longer term. We have a responsibility ...

VGI, Regal need more time on deal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2022
VGI Partners and Regal Funds Management have updated investors that they will need more time to work out the terms of their merger. ASX-listed VGI Partners said in an announcement to the market: "In relation to the proposed merger of VGI Partners and ...

Hostplus, Statewide provide merger details

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
Hostplus and Statewide Super will merge next month to create an $83 billion fund. The merger, which was originally slated for April 1, will now take place on April 29, Statewide Super said in an update to members. Following the combination, Hostplus ...

AvSuper names insurer, premiums rise

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2022
AvSuper has appointed a new group insurer and will increase premiums from next month, as it continues work to identify a merger partner. The $2.5 billion fund has awarded a group insurance mandate to AIA Australia. The fund's membership is currently ...

WealthO2 hires five to focus on tech solutions

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 7 MAR 2022
The hires were across the firm's distribution, risk, compliance, and development teams. Joining from BT Financial Group, Justin Ahrens has been appointed as head of risk management, alongside Kay Hurst from Westpac as program delivery manager and ...

Super fund cuts fees, appoints insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2022
One of the 13 super funds to fail last year's performance test is going to halve its percentage-based administration fee, a move expected to cement it as one of the cheapest MySuper products on offer. AMG Super will reduce the percentage-based component ...