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For industry super boards, suitability and skill should trump all

The CFMEU scandal has forced the prudential regulator’s hand on union board representation at industry superannuation funds.

Jonathan ShapiroSenior reporter

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What should the board of a super fund look like?

It’s an ideological and partisan debate that has expanded in lock-step with the $3.9 trillion pool of pension savings. And it’s been the subject of recommendations of various reviews that have all stressed how critical it is that our compulsorily created pension assets are subject to the highest standards of governance.

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Jonathan Shapiro writes about banking and finance, specialising in hedge funds, corporate debt, private equity and investment banking. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Jonathan on Twitter. Email Jonathan at jonathan.shapiro@afr.com

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