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FSU steps up calls for reproductive leave policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024

The Finance Sector Union (FSU) is urging the financial services industry to adopt paid menopause leave policies as it finds more than one third of workers experiencing symptoms are likely to retire early as a result. In October 2023, the FSU launched ...

APRA alleges First Super co-chair breached director duties

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024

First Super co-chair Michael O'Connor has stepped down following allegations by APRA that he breached his duties as a director in relation to a contract between the fund and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). In addition ...

Cbus' CFMEU board directors exit

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024

Cbus' CFMEU board directors Rita Mallia, Jason O'Mara, and Dave Noonan are no longer with the fund. The CFMEU directors were removed from the super fund's website earlier this week. Cbus' board comprises 14 directors, including an equal number of ...

New bill seeks to block investments involving Cbus

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024

Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has introduced a bill to stop the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) from investing in housing projects financed by Cbus. The bill would amend the Housing Australia Future Fund Act 2023 to include an additional limitation ...

CFMEU fallout stokes governance debate

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024

The ongoing scandal surrounding the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has called into question the governance settings within the industry superannuation fund sector, with some suggesting boards no longer require - or benefit ...

Most Australians proactively retire: Research

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 2 AUG 2024

... were revealed as crucial for retirement enjoyment and wellbeing. "Proactively choosing how and when to retire may be the secret ingredients to wellbeing in our golden years. The findings demonstrate that feeling empowered to choose when and how you step ...

Resolution Life Australasia adds to partnerships, product team

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 29 JUL 2024

Resolution Life Australasia has appointed Dean Mulheron to the role of chief product and marketing officer, supported by the new head of marketing and partnerships, Nathan Taggart. Mulheron, who joined the company almost three years ago as its chapter ...

Insignia Financial looks to slash redundancy entitlements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024

The Finance Sector Union (FSU) is calling on Insignia Financial to rethink a proposed overhaul of redundancy pay arrangements after the wealth manager tabled a plan to cut entitlements by more than half. The FSU is currently negotiating a new Enterprise ...

SEC gives final approval for Ethereum ETFs

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given final and official approval Ethereum ETFs, making it the second digital asset ETF to hit US markets after Bitcoin ETFs were launched in March this year. Back in May, the SEC approved eight Ethereum ...

Government lifts funding to preserve banking in the Pacific

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 10 JUL 2024

The government will inject an additional $6.3 million to curb the rapid withdrawal of banking services in the Pacific. The funding includes $2.9 million to the World Bank for developing digital identity infrastructure across Pacific Island countries ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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