Ethics & Governance WAYNE DAVY | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 Quadrant Super CEO Wayne Davy questions whether full disclosure is always in the best interest of members. Read more EPCO VAN DER LENDE , PETR KOCOUREK , JAN BAARS | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 In part two of this paper, the authors continue their exploration of innovative approaches for collective defined contribution pension systems or funds. Read more RENEE VOUTT | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 TAL's Renee Voutt gives some pointers on how to ensure insurance management frameworks meet the new prudential regulatory regime. Read more  RON MULLINS | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 IQ Group principal Ron Mullins takes a look at APRA's evolving data requirements and the challenges they pose for superannuation funds. Read more Investment KAR MEI TANG | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 Dr Kar Mei Tang of AVCAL explores what role private equity can play in providing for people's retirements. Read more Administration & Management GEMMA DALE | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 NabTrade's head of SMSF Solutions Gemma Dale shares her key take-outs from a recent study of SMSF fees and performance. Read more  PETER TOWNSEND , MICHAEL HALLINAN | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 Peter Townsend and Michael Hallinan of Townsend Business & Corporate Lawyers run through some of the issues to bear in mind when participating in limited recourse borrowing arrangements. Read more |
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DANIEL SHRIMSKI
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MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
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