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First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... officer at Foresters Financial between 2023 and 2024. The announcement follows the resignation of chief executive Bill Watson who left to join BUSSQ as chief investment officer after a 13-year tenure. Greg Everett was appointed acting chief executive ...

BUSSQ to roll out personalised investment solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

... members with additional investment options and insurance coverage. The changes to the investment menu come ahead of Bill Watson joining the fund as its new chief investment officer. He is to join this month following about 13 years at First Super as ...

Super moves: Future Fund, ART, First Super

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... First Super has named its deputy chief executive, Greg Everett, as acting chief executive following the resignation of Bill Watson, who will join BUSSQ as investment chief. Everett joined First Super as deputy chief executive in November, bringing more ...

First Super switches out group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... of premium increases across the industry." Everett was confirmed in the leadership role this week, taking over from Bill Watson who served as chief executive for the past decade and is moving on to lead investments at BUSSQ.

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

Outgoing First Super chief executive Bill Watson has told Financial Standard he has grave concerns about the current trajectory of Australia's superannuation industry. "I get the feeling we are letting our members down in terms of poor service," Watson ...

First Super names acting chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... chief executive, effective today. Everett steps into the acting chief executive role following the resignation of Bill Watson in early January. Everett joined First Super as deputy chief executive in November, bringing with him more than 20 years of ...

First Super names interim investment lead

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026

... Global Advisors and earlier consulted to MIESF on a review of its interest-bearing assets. First Super chief executive Bill Watson said Artis' appointment positions the fund well for continued strong investment performance. "Chris is a highly respected ...

First Super chief to join rival as investment head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026

First Super chief executive Bill Watson will bid farewell to the fund for the paper, pulp and timber industries to take up a lead investment role. Watson is joining BUSSQ as chief investment officer, effective April. He has served as chief executive ...

Stafford Capital secures $220m First Super mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024

... looking forward to continuing to support this important part of the Australian economy," First Super chief executive Bill Watson said. "Our size means we can continue to invest our members' retirement savings in Australia, rather than in offshore private ...

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 ...

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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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