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Nambawan Super board member resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
A member of Papua New Guinea's Nambawan Super board as stepped down to avoid potential conflicts of interest after accepting a new role at a bank. Lesieli Taviri joined the super fund as a trustee director in 2014. She is the former chief executive ...

Pandemic batters life insurers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... challenges in responding to the impacts of the health crisis, while addressing serious and ongoing profitability issues. "Progress towards a more sustainable position requires action on multiple fronts," Kells said.

Northern Trust scores $20bn mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... support the requirements of our broad, complex portfolio of investments and adapt to the scheme's requirements as we progress through the de-risking journey. By appointing Northern Trust, we knew we were selecting a team and institution with the ...

Australian Unity launches new fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
Australian Unity has launched the Australian Unity Future of Healthcare Fund aiming to increase the wellbeing of all Australians by investing in the future healthcare needs of the community. Australian Unity said the "first of its kind" fund will invest ...

Financial advice more important than ever: HUB24

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
HUB24 said financial advice is more important than ever as it posts record inflows and signs close to 30 new licensees in the September quarter. Staging a $260 million bounce back after it suffered from the impacts of COVID-19, funds under administration ...

FSC encourages investment team diversity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has launched a new fund manager resource and guidance note to help improve gender balance in investment management teams. The report, called Guidance Note 38 - Diversity focuses on practical measures that workplaces ...

Chief economist update: Budget me this Batman

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... maintain highly accommodative policy settings as long as is required and will not increase the cash rate target until progress is being made towards full employment and it is confident that inflation will be sustainably within the 2-3% target band." ...

AMP Capital included in UNPRI Leaders Group

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020
... senior management to monitor climate risks. "Boards receive regular and comprehensive updates to monitor and oversee the progress made on climate-related targets and goals." Leading signatories were also transparent about their governance functions in ...

Netwealth sees rise in inflows

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020
Netwealth has experienced a leap in inflows for the September quarter of $1.9 billion, bringing total funds under administration to over $34 billion. The figure represents a 24.5% increase in FUA net inflows against the prior corresponding period. Its ...

Geoff Lloyd to leave MLC

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
Geoff Lloyd will leave MLC at October end after two years at its helm, after its recent agreement to sell the business to IOOF. MLC's chief corporate services officer Andrew Morgan will oversee MLC's day-to-day operations while the sale to IOOF ...