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Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026

... Thursday last week. Weber stepped down after it was reported she was in a relationship with the CFMEU's former national secretary Zach Smith. Weber was a CFMEU-appointed member of the board. Media reports suggested Weber did not disclose her relationship ...

Super board moves: ART, Aware, Brighter Super

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025

... best interests of our members," said Christine McLoughlin, Aware Super chair. Williams currently serves as national secretary of the Health Services Union (HSU), representing more than 110,000 members across Australia's health and community services ...

CareSuper chief member officer to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025

... left the board. The fund has also added two new directors - Robert Potter and Wayne Davy. Potter is a former national secretary of the Australian Services Union and former vice president of the Australian Council of Trade Unions. He has also previously ...

Insignia Financial to trial four-day work week

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2024

... explore the concept of a four-day working week to identify its ongoing suitability for our organisation." FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano said the union is satisfied with the outcome. "Workers consistently tell us that they value workplace flexibility ...

Inquiry urges government to consider paid reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024

... finance sector has led the way on - like paid parental leave and domestic violence leave," Finance Sector Union national secretary Julia Angrisano said. "It's clear from our members that too many women are struggling to balance the often-hidden symptoms ...

FSU steps up calls for reproductive leave policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024

... leave that the finance sector has led the way on - like paid maternity leave and domestic violence leave," FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano said. "It's clear from our members that too many women are struggling to balance the often-hidden symptoms ...

APRA alleges First Super co-chair breached director duties

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2024

... and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU). In addition to being First Super's co-chair, O'Connor is the national secretary of the manufacturing division of the CFMEU. While the CFMEU scandal has been ongoing, First Super has sought to distance itself ...

Cbus' CFMEU board directors exit

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024

... been a director since 2011, and Jason O'Mara, were reported to have resigned. Dave Noonan, who was the CMFEU's national secretary for 15 years, however, was pushed out, according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR). The AFR reported that Noonan ...

CFMEU fallout stokes governance debate

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024

... union roles on government-funded projects, following an investigation by the Nine Network last month. CFMEU national secretary Zach Smith subsequently said the union had a "zero tolerance for criminality" and that any representatives found to have engaged ...

Insignia Financial looks to slash redundancy entitlements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2024

... financial stability. It's a despicable move and a poor way to thank some of your most loyal staff," FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano said. "This also comes at a time when staff are already navigating uncertainties due to the company's ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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