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Jo Townsend named chief executive of NZ Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
One of Australia's most experienced superannuation executives will take the helm of New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund, following Matt Whineray's departure late last year. Guardians of NZ Superannuation have appointed Jo Townsend as head ...

Investors livid over fresh portfolio valuation: Mayfair 101

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
... Mayfair 101 cited ASIC court statements that describe Mission Beach as 'a heap of sand' and 'a heavily depressed, small coastal town', and refer to the planned redevelopment of Dunk Island as a 'pipedream', in questioning how it is that receivers were ...

'Should have known better': AAT tells auditor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
A former auditor who was busted for auditing her own husband's SMSF has seen her disqualification upheld by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). In August 2022, Janette Townshend was found to have breached independence requirements by auditing ...

Nominations open in FS Sustainability Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... breath and implement ESG from a variety of positions across the breadth and depth of ASX-listed companies, from the big end of town to the small caps." 2023 has proven a fast-moving and action-packed year in sustainability as the federal government announced ...

ASIC cracks down on 11 SMSF auditors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
ASIC has acted against 11 SMSF auditors for conduct shortcomings and violating obligations in the quarter ending September 30. The corporate regulator's action was spurred by the auditors' failures in meeting assurance standards, independence requirements ...

FEAL appoints NGS Super chief to board

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
The Fund Executives Association (FEAL) has appointed NGS Super chief executive Natalie Previtera to its board. Previtera will replace director and board chair Jo Townsend effective September 30, who is stepping down from the position consistent with ...

Financial planning veteran launches ideas exchange

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2023
TownsendCobain Private Wealth partner Tim Townsend has launched a forum-based initiative, WealthLeaders eXchange, targeting financial advisers involved in the investment decision-making process and with client assets of at least $200 million. "What ...

First Australians Capital appoints managing partner, receives $9m backing

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... Aussie foundation had provided the organisation with a grant to scale, grow, and get to the catalytic space at the big end of town.. "Thanks to the PRF's trust in FAC, these funds will empower FAC to decide how we approach our strategy to better ...

Funds SA selects new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2023
Seven months on from announcing Jo Townsend's intention to step down from the top job, Funds SA has appointed her successor. After eight years in the role, Townsend resigned in February and committed to staying on board until a replacement was recruited. ...

Count welcomes Rockhampton practice to network

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... to provide the right recommendations based on the client's unique circumstances," Thackeray said. "We work in a small town and have built strong relationships in the community based on a foundation of expertise and trust. If our clients are happy ...
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