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Employers must do more to promote ethical culture

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2015
... he said. Serhan's comments follow calls for the adoption of a common ethical framework for financial planners by the board of the Banking and Finance Oath (BFO). The BFO is an initiative formed to encourage and support strong ethics in the banking and ...

Future Fund alternatives head joins Hedge Fund Standards Board

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2015
Future Fund's head of debt and alternatives David George has joined the board of the Hedge Fund Standards Board (HFSB). The HFSB said the appointment emphasises the important role of sovereign wealth funds in promoting better practices in the hedge ...

AIA profit up 16% in 2014

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2015
... 2014. The Hong Kong-listed insurance company reported that net profit was up 22% to US$3.45 billion during that year. The board of directors has recommended a final dividend increase of 19% to 34 Hong Kong cents per share, subject to shareholders' approval. ...

ASX appoints non-executive director

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2015
... renewal program. "I am delighted that Yasmin Allen has agreed to join the ASX Board. Having served with Yasmin on the Board of Cochlear, I have firsthand experience of her qualities as a director, including her business acumen, particularly in financial ...

Taxpayers Australia supports Board of Tax recommendation

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2015
Taxpayers Australia has announced its support for the Board of Tax recommendation to redefine the small business turnover threshold from $2 million to $3 million to keep pace with inflation. "Relief to small business is necessary as they do not have ...

CFA names new president and chief executive

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2015
... to advance the profession and shape a more trustworthy financial industry," said Aaron Low, chair of the CFA Institute Board of Governors. "Paul has made a significant contribution to the investment industry, and CFA Institute is well-positioned for ...

Funds urge government to reject lift of super threshold

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2015
Superannuation funds are calling for the government to reject a proposal from the Board of Taxation to lift the superannuation payment threshold for low income and casual workers to $1,350 a quarter. The measure would mean that employees who earn less ...

Fossil fuel divestment gathers pace

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2015
... divestment push is gathering pace, this time with 295 faculty members of Stanford University in the US writing to its board of trustees asking them to divest its $25 billion endowment fund from the investment sector. The Stanford University has, however ...

Energy Super unveils new chair

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2015
... over as the new Chairman and director Scott Wilson will step into the deputy chair role. Henricks will remain on the board of directors. After beginning his career as an apprentice electrician in 1961, Henricks became a leading figure in Queensland's ...

Financial System Inquiry recommendations wrap

STAFF WRITER  |  SUNDAY, 7 DEC 2014
... Guarantee contributions are paid. Governance of superannuation funds: Mandate a majority of independent directors on the board of corporate trustees of public offer superannuation funds, including an independent chair; align the director penalty regime ...