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Constructing a fund governance roadmap

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2011
... and if we're not going to have an independent on the board, why is this? And if we're going to allow people to sit on two boards why do we think that's reasonable," said Press. Press also suggested staggering tenures and maximum limits on directors' ...

Exec pay in Australia too high

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 24 OCT 2011
... human resources at one of our major companies to receive $5 million this year highlights the discrepancies in Australia. Boards need to address the issue, and the two strikes rule may bring it to a head at AGMs in 2012," said Fleming. Schroders is Australia's ...

Northern Trust awarded $24bn custody mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2011
... Northern Trust Australia. CSC is a result of the merger between ARIA (Australian Reward Investment Alliance) and MilitarySuper boards, and the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority, made official on July 1 this year. ARIA's previous custodian ...

APRA lays plans to improve super governance

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
... each option. Governance standards will also be under scrutiny when it comes to selection and performance of super fund boards. APRA proposes a board renewal policy, board performance assessment process, a conflicts of management framework, a 'fit and ...

Social media crises on the rise

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2011
... Griffin said that a solid social media strategy will go a long way to mitigating potential risks with employees, managers and boards all uncertain of where the limit is when it comes to discussing a company online. He recommended firms research and understand ...

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation appoints CEO

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2011
... Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation was established on 1 July 2011 following the merger of the ARIA and Military Super boards and the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Authority. CSC has responsibility for managing and investing $24 billion ...

IFM hits back at claims it plays politics with super fund money

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2011
... including AustralianSuper, MTAA Super, Cbus and HESTA. Industry superannuation funds, which have union appointees on their boards, are seen as having close links to the Labor Party. IFM, whose chairman is former-ACTU political heavyweight Garry Weaven ...

PFS consultants take equity stakes

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2011
... bodies. Knight advises clients on governance, risk and compliance matters as well as performance evaluations of super trustee boards.

Social media insurance wanted for share price protection

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2011
... media on a company's share price has lead to the development of social media insurance protection products, but Australian boards still want more access online. Under discussion at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Sustainable ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2011
... Reckon Ltd release half year results. The Australian Institute of Company Directors launches a publication, Tomorrow's boards: Creating balanced and effective boards. In Australia on Monday, panicked investors shaved about $32 billion from the value ...