Three new faces have joined the Financial Services Council (FSC) board as directors, at the same time as long-serving FSC director and Australian Unity Group chief executive and chief investment officer, David Bryant, replaces outgoing director Brad Cooper as deputy chair.
AMP’s Australian Wealth Management CEO, Alex Wade, Challenger Limited’s chief financial officer, Andrew Tobin, and the Commonwealth Bank’s NewCo CEO, Jason Yetton, would all join the board.
MLC Wealth CEO, Geoff Lloyd, thanked Cooper for his service to the board, saying that in the last nine years as a director he had provided expert guidance and support, particularly during challenging periods for the industry.
The $205 billion super fund has appointed Simon Warner as chief investment officer (CIO) following a global search to replace outgoing Damian Graham.
Industry super fund Rest has appointed an interim head of private markets following the exit of Simon Esposito.
Two former Statewide Super executives have been acquitted of dishonesty charges following a trial in the District Court of South Australia.
Allianz Retire+ has announced major leadership changes with the appointment of a new CEO and distribution heads to help expand its presence across the institutional channel.