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CFS appoints John Brogden

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
... of Landcom, a role he leaves in April. Prior to this, Brogden was the managing director and chief executive of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, chief executive of the Financial Services Council and chief executive of Manchester Unity. He ...

Industry responds to heatmap findings

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... welcomes the extension of the Heatmaps to the choice sector and supports APRA's work to extend it further." Meanwhile, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) general manager, advocacy Mel Birks responded in unison, saying she welcomed ...

APRA, ASIC provide annual update

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have released their annual engagement update for 2021. Reinforcing Australia's twin peaks model of regulation, the agencies said they ...

Milford makes significant board appointment

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2021
... governance experience will add significant value to Milford as it continues its strong growth in the New Zealand and Australian markets. Commenting on his appointment, Walker said he is excited to join the board of an iconic and fast-growing fund manager ...

CCIV legislation introduced

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... management industry. FSC chief executive Sally Loane said: "Foreign capital currently only contributes 5% of investment into Australian managed funds, $138 billion as a proportion of $2.6 trillion." "We want to see Australia financial services industry ...

Retirement Income Covenant hits parliament

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
... urged the Parliament to pass the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Superannuation Outcomes For Australians and Helping Australian Businesses Invest) Bill 2021 to ensure that those workers who are paid less than $450 per month can receive superannuation. ...

AustralianSuper adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 NOV 2021
AustralianSuper has appointed a new board member and chair of its investment committee, selecting an expert in property investments. Philippa Kelly has joined the fund, replacing Jim Craig who joined the board in 2017. Craig was also chair of the investment ...

Super funds handed holdings disclosure win

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021
... this," Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy said. "This will help ensure that Australian super funds can continue to compete on an even footing in global institutional investment markets." Further, following consultation ...

Metrics Credit Partners acquires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021
... "Establishing Metrics Business Finance is a natural extension of Metrics' existing skills and experience in non-bank lending to Australian business," Lockhart said. "We believe that there is an exciting opportunity for Metrics in this market and that ...

UBS names country head from BlackRock

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 18 OCT 2021
... capabilities of a global organisation to benefit local clients. We are excited for Alison to join and for her to drive our Australian asset management business forward." John Mowat who took on the role on an interim basis will revert to his responsibilities ...