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LGIAsuper reveals post-merger executive, board lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2021
... four employer and four member representatives and one independent director. LGIAsuper chair John Smith is one of the independent directors, along with Ronald Dewhurst and Peter Kazacos. Ray Burton, Rosamund Heit, Jennifer Sanders, Neisha Traill (Energy ...

Westpac considering NZ demerger

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021
... culture following breaches RBNZ and APRA identified last year and. Westpac said it will consider the impact of the independent reviews on its decision to demerge. "Westpac New Zealand acknowledges the importance of liquidity and risk governance obligations ...

RBNZ puts Westpac on notice

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAR 2021
... "Westpac New Zealand acknowledges the importance of liquidity and risk governance obligations and will support the independent reviewers to provide the necessary reports to the Reserve Bank," the bank said in a statement. "WNZL has taken a number of ...

Dexus plans merger with AMP Capital fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAR 2021
... Diversified Property Fund. AMP Capital said Ares is being kept informed of discussions with Dexus. "While we respect the independent board committee's decision, we have strong conviction and confidence in our team and its knowledge of the fund portfolio. ...

Foresight Analytics acquires research firm

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2021
The independent data analytics group has acquired the analytics arm of an independent rating and research firm as it works to build out its market share. Foresight Analytics acquired investment research and operational capability ratings business Australia ...

Review of AFCA underway

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 22 FEB 2021
... review the merits or substance of an AFCA decision. Treasury is asking stakeholders where this scope and remit for the independent assessor is appropriate and effective. Treasury also wants to understand whether there is a need for AFCA to have an internal ...

AFCA chair under fire

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2021
... million in compensation to individual consumers and small business owners." The AFCA spokesperson also pointed to the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority report, which found that Coonan had relied too heavily on Barton without knowing about his involvement ...

APRA delays insurance in super guidance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 JAN 2021
... commencement, which has been pushed back from 1 July 2021 to 1 January 2022. Additionally, the new document separates the independent certification requirements into two paragraphs; one for connected entities and the other for 'priority or privilege' ...

Shipton $200k out of pocket

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
... total remuneration he was paid exceeds the limits set within the relevant Remuneration Tribunal Determinations. The independent review is still underway. However, while Shipton has been on his leave of absence, controversial businessman Clive Palmer ...

Chief economist update: An extra mile for a deal

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 DEC 2020
... been had the country stayed in the EU. With no deal, the cost rises to 8%. Other forecasts are similarly gloomy. The independent Office of Budget Responsibility reckons that no-deal will cut next year's GDP by an additional 2%, on top of the costs ...