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ASIC cracks down on CFDs, OTC derivatives

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
... do the right thing. Such instruments have been under the watchful eye of ASIC since 2017. It has regularly reviewed practices the proceeding years, and ultimately found that most retail clients lose money trading CFDs. "Our recent penalty proceedings ...

IFM Investors appoints head of sustainable investment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... opportunity for global investment managers to deliver returns for clients, while also embedding sustainable investment practices into their decision making," she said. Additionally, she highlighted the urgency of positive change required in the real ...

Most trustees pass Canva valuation test: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... via Blackbird Ventures. APRA did not mention which super funds are invested in Canva but said that it observed "better practices" by trustees and their appointed fund managers that reflect "valuation adjustments according to the specific circumstances ...

Midwinter partners for paraplanning solution

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... opportunities to service more customers by providing feasible, cost-effective and efficient solutions for advisers and their practices." The program offers financial planning practices a seamless back-office solution and advisers more time to focus on ...

Corporate fund inks deal with Link

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2023
... management as part of our commitment to growing the RSS business in Australia." "We recognise the importance of data security practices and the standards required of Australian banks. In the super industry, information security is paramount, and Link ...

Munich Re targets AMP over alleged reinsurance misconduct

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2023
AMP is facing legal action from global reinsurer Munich Re over potentially deceptive practices in past reinsurance arrangements. In a disclosure nestled within AMP's recent half-year results, it was revealed that AMP Limited and its subsidiaries, including ...

MLC Life backs adviser platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
... passion for bridging the gap in risk advice and supporting advisers in their quest to deliver genuine value and best practices to their clients. "Our vision is to create a thriving community that fosters collaboration and elevates the standards of the ...

BT names platform strategy lead

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2023
... development in alignment with the platform's market strategy, as it continues to focus on supporting advisers to run efficient practices. He will work alongside the strategy and product leadership team, reporting to BT chief strategy and product officer ...

AMP provisions $50m in response to class action

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2023
... aside a $50 million provision, reflecting its preliminary assessment of potential liabilities associated with the advice practices central to the lawsuit. While awaiting the Federal Court's conclusive orders on the judgement, AMP chief executive ...

Are indexes the next target for greenwashing investigations?

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... recertification." When the ASIC allegations were revealed on 25 July, RIAA examined the products to see if the current practices of the products in question including portfolio holdings disclosure and product labelling lined up with RIAA Certification ...