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HESTA revamps executive lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2018
... Equipsuper and Mercer across operations, technology, financial advice and service delivery. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said she is excited to have Halpin joining the team in July. "His extensive experience across a wide range of roles encompassing ...

Australian asset owners support first stewardship code

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2018
... maintains a high level of clarity and transparency when it comes to stewardship activities." HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey, who oversees more than $44 billion, said the code "not only protects and enhances long-term investment value for our members ...

Industry fund takes aim at asset manager diversity

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
... managers to determine where they stand on workplace gender diversity. The reason for this, HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey explained, is the fund is "committed to gender equality and that commitment goes much further than just talking about it. We ...

HESTA announces life insurance facelift

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... help in either re-education or refitting a member's home to cater for a permanent disability. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said the lump sum Permanent Incapacity Support Benefit would be available to eligible members in addition to regular income ...

Industry funds must renew aged care investment focus

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
... backgrounds, experiences, interests and skills. "The project was a natural fit for our fund," HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said yesterday. "Helping our members plan for their future aged care needs is part of the financial planning service we offer ...

Retirement village receives super fund boost

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... designed to recreate real life experiences for those living with dementia in July. At the time, HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said the investment represented a fantastic example of the collaboration achievable between the fund and the sector, which ...

Industry fund makes social impact investment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... partnership with Glenview - a not-for-profit aged care provider, and the Commonwealth Government. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said the investment represents a fantastic example of collaboration achievable between the fund and the sector, which ...

HESTA stands up to all-male boards

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2017
HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey penned a letter to all S&P/ASX200 companies urging them to set specific targets and timeframes for the number of women positioned at senior executive level. Blakey said it was "vital" that companies are transparent ...

HESTA calls for access to super for family violence victims

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
... family violence be able to access up to $10,000 of their super under compassionate grounds. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said urgent action is needed. In Australia at least one woman a week on average per year is killed by a partner or former partner. ...

HESTA appoints new insurer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... added that a comprehensive tender was undertaken and it was supported by external consultants. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said insurance through super provides vital 24/7 protection and peace of mind for many members and their families. "We selected ...