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Linda Elkins to depart Colonial First State

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2019
... "Linda has shaped CFS to become one of Australia's leading superannuation businesses. On behalf of CFS employees, directors and all our members, I thank Linda for her enormous contribution." Elkins joined CFS from Russell Investments where she was ...

New boutique awards mandate to RBC I&TS

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2019
... composite index every year, and presents sustainability credentials in areas such as risk conduct, percentage of women directors and executives, and the value of socially responsible investments.

KPMG names life insurance lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2019
KPMG has appointed a life insurance lead partner who previously held executive roles at AMP and Challenger. Pauline Blight-Johnston joins the consulting firm's actuarial and financial risk practice on October 8. She was most recently general manager ...

Parametric bolsters leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2019
... stewardship programs, driving responsible investment policy development and understanding how to effectively engage with directors and executives on important issues will be invaluable to Parametric and its clients." Meanwhile, Parametric is also expanding ...

APRA tighten reins on super fund acquisitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2019
... indicate if a director or any responsible person is under investigation or engaged in civil or criminal proceedings. Directors must also disclose if they have any directorships and/or shareholdings in any other entity. Deputy chair Helen Rowell said ...

John Key under fire

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2019
... requirements. Following that, ANZ will have to produce a second report which will assess the effectiveness of ANZ New Zealand's directors' attestation and assurance framework, internal governance, risk management and internal controls. ANZ New Zealand ...

Super fund amends constitution

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2019
... it met APRA's requirements around superannuation governance. As a result, the fund will appoint two new independent directors and an independent chair in August, after the board agreed to amend the fund's constitution to enable the reform. The board ...

Two LICs set to merge

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2019
... offer to acquire CBG Capital (CBC) under an off-market takeover bid. CBG has consequently advised its shareholders and directors to accept the offer in the absence of a superior proposal, but is subject to an independent expert's report. Clime Capital ...

Blue chips hit board diversity target

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
... four years ago. According to the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors, 30% of ASX200 boards comprise female directors. More than 40 companies currently have 40% women directors, while 20 companies have 50% or more women on boards. Current figures ...

Challenger funds management chief resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019
The chief executive of Challenger's funds management business announced he will depart later this year. Ian Saines joined Challenger in March 2015 and helped funds under management grow to more than $80 billion for two divisions: Challenger Investment ...