People & products

10 May

People & products

Northern Trust completes Aviate acquisition

Northern Trust will gain a Sydney foothold via its Aviate Global acquisition.

NAB Asset Servicing has ended the long-running industry speculation by confirming Citi as its new global custodian.

5 May

People & products

Key succession at IFM Investors

Long-serving Robin Miller is entering semi-retirement at IFM Investors clearing the way for Rich Randall as global

29 April

People & products

NAB's Barnett appointed as Kinetic CEO

Former NAB and AXA executive, Andrew Barnett has been appointed as Kinetic Super chief executive.

The SCT has appointed four new part-time members who bring significant legal expertise and wide-spread experience in superannuation..

21 April

People & products

IOOF seeks to grow employer super footprint

Financial services group, IOOF makes two key hires to boost its employer super team.

19 April

People & products

Financial Synergy establishes managed services division

Financial Synergy’s new division will provide the super and wealth management industry with a comprehensive

Former Commonwealth Financial Planning general manager, Harry Mitchell, has been appointed as Mine Wealth + Wellbeing’s CEO.

15 April

People & products

Mine Wealth + Wellbeing appoints CEO

Former Commonwealth Financial Planning general manager, Harry Mitchell, has been appointed as Mine Wealth +

14 April

People & products

Bob Cunnenn moves to NAB AM

Former AMP Capital senior economist, Bob Cunneen has moved to NAB Asset Management.

8 April

People & products

NAB appoints asset servicing EGM

NAB has appointed its former chief risk officer for product and markets, John Comito, as its new executive general

7 April

People & products

SMSF Association professional standards director resigns

After four years, the SMSF Association director of technical and professional standards has resigned.

31 March

People & products

State Street to acquire GEAM

To strengthen existing fundamental equity and active fixed income teams, State Street has agreed to acquire GE

To allow SMSF advisers to spend more time focusing on customers, SuperConcepts has partnered with Topdocs to reduce the time taken to order and produce legal documents.

31 March

People & products

SuperConcepts partners with Topdocs

To allow SMSF advisers to spend more time focusing on customers, SuperConcepts has partnered with Topdocs to

24 March

People & products

UniSuper furthers employer relationships capability

UniSuper looks to build its relationships capability with the appointment of its new national manager for employer

22 March

People & products

FEAL announces Jane Perry as new chair

FEAL announces succession of Jane Perry as independent chair, replacing Neil Cochrane.

After six years Equip CEO, Danielle Press, will be leaving the fund for the Myer Family Company.

15 March

People & products

Equip CEO leaves for new role

After six years Equip CEO, Danielle Press, will be leaving the fund for the Myer Family Company.

Rice Warner argues the creation of scope for joint super accounts would help create greater clarity around male and female member investment.

15 March

People & products

Northcape chooses BNP Paribas

Institutionally-focused funds manager, Northcape Capital selects BNP Paribas Securities Services as master

10 March

People & products

NAB Asset Servicing chooses Thomson Reuters

NAB Asset Servicing has chosen Thomson Reuters to be its new data partner through DataScope Select and Eikon.

CommInsure has been selected by Prime Super as its new group insurance provider.

10 March

People & products

HUB24 appoints regional manager

To bolster national presence, HUB24 has appointed Greg Newman to the newly created role of regional manager for WA

3 March

People & products

New custodian for First State Super

To support the growth of its business First State Super has changed its custodian to State Street, from J.P.

23 February

People & products

Sunsuper makes investment committee appointments

Sunsuper has appointed former Vanguard Group managing director and former CIO of Perpetual Investments to its

18 February

People & products

UniSuper makes senior appointments

To build its investment capability UniSuper has appointed three senior members to its investment team.

17 February

People & products

ASFA CEO announces departure

ASFA CEO, Pauline Vamos, will be stepping down from her position on 30 June.

As Mine Wealth + Wellbeing searches for a replacement CEO it has appointed its chief governance and risk officer as interim CEO.

5 February

People & products

Mine Wealth + Wellbeing appoints interim CEO

As Mine Wealth + Wellbeing searches for a replacement CEO it has appointed its chief governance and risk officer

2 February

People & products

Morningstar appoints head of sales and distribution

Morningstar Australiasia has appointed Mercer’s former business growth and management lead for the Mercer Super

Former BNY Mellon Investment Management Australian chief, James Gruver, joins Chicago-based Heitman LLC.

2 February

People & products

Gruver joins Heitman

Former BNY Mellon Investment Management Australian chief, James Gruver, joins Chicago-based Heitman LLC.

28 January

People & products

Top Heron ratings to AMP, Plum and Hostplus

The 2016 calendar year Heron Quality Star Ratings have seen AMP, Plum, and Hostplus at the top of the rankings.

APRA’s head of credit risk analytics, Guy Eastwood, has been recognised for his contribution to financial sector policy implementation.

28 January

People & products

APRA executive awarded in Australia Day honours

APRA’s head of credit risk analytics, Guy Eastwood, has been recognised for his contribution to financial sector

19 January

People & products

Pillar appoints change leader to help transformation

To help Pillar revamp its superannuation administration services it has created a leadership role for change.

19 January

People & products

Hartley joins Catholic Super board

Former Sunsuper chief investment officer, David Hartley, has joined the board of Catholic Super.

12 January

People & products

Frontier makes key infrastructure appointment

Frontier Advisors recruits former Hastings Funds Management infrastructure specialist, Peter Siapikoudis.

12 January

People & products

Qld’s LG Super becomes LGIA

Queensland LGSuper ditches the confusion and rebrands as Local Government Investment Australia.

15 December

People & products

Aberdeen makes institutional appointment

Aberdeen Asset Management appoints Regional Sales Manager with institutional focus.

10 December

People & products

New CIO for EISS

Energy Industry Super Scheme has recruited Suncorp’s Ross Etherington as new chief investment officer.

UniSuper’s national manager for employer relationships has been appointed as Telstra Super’s general manager for operations.

8 December

People & products

UniSuper’s Forrest to join Telstra Super

UniSuper’s national manager for employer relationships has been appointed as Telstra Super’s general manager for

OneVue has been selected by a global custodian to provide a consolidated retail and institutional unit registry offering.

1 December

People & products

Global custodian selects OneVue

OneVue has been selected by a global custodian to provide a consolidated retail and institutional unit registry

The Government’s proposal to reduce the penalty for late SG payments has been welcomed by accountants who say will help small businesses.

1 December

People & products

APRA appointments gets positive reaction

The FSC has congratulated Helen Rowell on her new appointment as APRA full-time deputy chair, and pointed to her

26 November

People & products

Telstra Super CIO moves back to QIC

Telstra Super’s CIO, Jim Christensen, has been appointed as managing director for global multi-asset by his

19 November

People & products

NAB Asset Servicing retains custody mandate

NAB’s custody arm, NAB Asset Servicing renews Guild Retirement Fund mandate for a further five years.

17 November

People & products

Funds SA chair, Helen Nugent, resigns

The South Australian Government is seeking a new chairperson for Funds SA, following the impending departure of Dr

12 November

People & products

Heron Partnership grows team

Independent super consultancy Heron Partnership has recruited Deloitte’s Peter Larsen to its Melbourne actuarial

Sunsuper confirms recruitments of JANA chief executive, Ian Patrick, as new Sunsuper chief investment officer.

5 November

People & products

Sunsuper head-hunts Patrick from JANA

Sunsuper confirms recruitments of JANA chief executive, Ian Patrick, as new Sunsuper chief investment officer.

MLC executive, Michael Clancy appointed to succeed Jane Perry at Qantas Super as chief executive.

5 November

People & products

New CEO for Qantas Super

MLC executive, Michael Clancy appointed to succeed Jane Perry at Qantas Super as chief executive officer.

QSuper has internally appointed Michael Pennisi as its new chief executive, replacing Rosemary Vilgan.

5 November

People & products

New CEO for JANA

NAB promotes Jim Lamborn to chief executive as Ian Patrick heads to Sunsuper as chief investment officer.

4 November

People & products

NAB Asset Servicing ends speculation, goes with Citi

NAB Asset Servicing has ended the long-running industry speculation by confirming Citi as its new global custodian.

29 October

People & products

Mercer makes leadership appointments

Mercer has internally promoted Guy Thorburn and Graeme Mather to leadership roles to drive focus on products,

following a competitive selection process.

22 October

People & products

Towers Watson gets WA Super mandate

Towers Watson secures WA Super asset consultancy mandate following a competitive selection process.

22 October

People & products

New members for SCT

The SCT has appointed four new part-time members who bring significant legal expertise and wide-spread experience

20 October

People & products

Westover to depart chartered accountants

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand superannuation leader, Liz Westover, will be departing the

First State Super plans to build a venture capital platform to drive investment in fintech innovation.

15 October

People & products

First State Super launches venture capital platform

First State Super plans to build a venture capital platform to drive investment in fintech innovation.

Strong support exists for independent directors on super boards

8 October

People & products

Mercer Super gets new independent director

Mercer has appointed former Telstra executive, Sue O’Connor, as independent non-executive to Mercer Superannuation

6 October

People & products

Statewide appoints new CEO

Richard Nunn has been appointed as CEO for industry fund Statewide and will start the role next year.

EVENTS

Jul30

Super Fund of the Year Awards 2020

Clutzy

Not sure whether to laugh or simply be embarrassed for Mr Wilson who as the chair of this...

Parliamentary committee chair goes fishing on REST and HostPlus liquidity 12 hours 45 min ago

Helen Shapcott

Hi I used to work for Origin Energy Retail. I spoke to HR this Morning as I am trying to locate my...

(April-2002) Plum lands Boral outsourcing deal 19 hours 19 min ago

Brendan

“The expanded service provides advice on topics including establishing an account-based pension;...

QSuper ceases comprehensive advice 4 days 22 hours ago

Dave Peckitt

Hi do you have any info on financial planners in perth? I'm looking to consolidate my super...

Six superannuation consultancies prove stand outs 1 year 3 days ago

Not so

The suggestion that Link would have 90% of the fund admin market is just plain wrong. The majority...

Pillar sale brings admin competition into focus 4 years 3 months ago

Graeme Officer

I RECENTLY WITHDREW MY FUNDS FROM MY ACCOUNT WITH YOU AND HAVE LOST THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE...

Qld’s LG Super becomes LGIA 3 years 9 months ago