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First Super appoints to board

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... years as deputy administrator of Norfolk Island in public administration and governance. First Super chief executive Bill Watson said appointing an associate director of Stephens' calibre and experience will greatly benefit the fund and its members ...

First Super awards ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
... in particular the back of a number of controversies in Australia over the last decade," First Super chief executive Bill Watson told FS Sustainability. "Whether it's Dominos and underpayment of workers, 7-11, Qantas contracting out pretty much all ...

First Super: Merger pressure fizzles out

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... $3.4 trillion superannuation sector in recent times may be finally over, according to First Super chief executive Bill Watson. Instead of seeing big funds gobbling up smaller rivals, Watson expects more considered mergers that make a difference for members ...

Casey Thompson joins First Super board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2022
... Thompson has joined the board of First Super, replacing longstanding trustee Frank Vari. First Super chief executive Bill Watson thanked Vari for his service to fund members and welcomed Thompson as a trustee. "Casey Thompson is an outstanding addition ...

Super fund awards first ESG mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2021
... managers in equities, infrastructure and property have been talking about it for some time," First Super chief executive Bill Watson said. "Although managers of fixed income and floating rate debt asset classes have been a bit slower to come to the party ...

First Super hires from Cbus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 9 APR 2021
... highly accomplished and experienced leader of the superannuation industry in Australia," First Super chief executive Bill Watson said. "We welcome Michelle to First Super, with great confidence that she will be a significant contributor to our fund." ...

First Super adds to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
... Maryvale Friendly Society board and the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council Committee. First Super chief executive Bill Watson said Pavey will bring a wealth of experience to the fund. "Anthony's depth of knowledge and understanding of the pulp and paper ...

First Super adds to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 21 DEC 2020
... with the Cabinet Makers & Designers Association (CMDA) in November 2018 to form ACFA. First Super chief executive Bill Watson said Brakell's wealth of experience in its key sectors coupled with his commercial acumen would be hugely beneficial. "Dean ...

Industry fund eyes KiwiSaver accounts

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020
... travel opens up again, we expect to see about 3000 new members join the fund a year," First Super chief executive Bill Watson told Financial Standard. The fund's current member base stands at about 45,000 not accounting for future ERS impact. The ...

Industry fund looks within for co-chair

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
... the fund's board in 2008. Marty will step down from the board mid-way through the year. First Super chief executive Bill Watson thanked Marty for her contribution over the seven years she sat on the board. "Lisa's experience and commitment to the sector ...
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