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Boards unprepared for new workplace laws: Research

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 14 DEC 2023
... management on these issues." While board practices to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and other positive duty conduct have improved since 2021, directors would like to see more proactive initiatives to prevent workplace sexual harassment and ...

Impact of debt on retiree confidence a mixed bag

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
One in nine Australians expect to have more than $250,000 in debt when they retire, a new study by AMP shows, however separate research from TAL suggests debt in retirement is of little concern. A study commissioned by AMP has found that fewer than ...

UK to overhaul advice affordability, access

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... and affordable to everyday people as only 8% of consumers call upon the services of financial advisers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is looking to rollout "simplified advice" to Britons who have straightforward needs and smaller amounts to invest. ...

ANZ fined $900k over shares disclosure failure

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
... continuous disclosure. "The penalty and remarks from the Judge are a clear and resolute message to ANZ and the market that this conduct was very serious," Chester said. "It also confirms that a significant take-up of shares by underwriters (in a share ...

'Significant deficiencies' lead APRA to act against NGS Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... assurance regarding remediation activities and to address the recommendations of the reviews. The third party must also conduct an operational effectiveness review of the controls and frameworks in place at NGS aligned to CPS 234. In a statement, NGS ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... diverse perspective to the Bank and the leadership team." Today, Bullock and the RBA board agreed to a new Statement on the Conduct of Monetary Policy released by treasurer Jim Chalmers. This statement reaffirms the government's commitment to RBA independence ...

APRA flags premium volatility in superannuation group life insurance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
APRA has lifted the lid on the key sustainability challenges of group life insurance in superannuation, notably premium volatility and data availability. At the end of 2022, APRA conducted a survey involving RSE licensees, life insurers, and reinsurers ...

Adviser with Investport links sees ban affirmed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... independent and distinct obligations than those owed by her licensee to comply with her professional obligations and that her conduct was not excused or explained away by a reliance on the instructions, procedures, or process of her then licensee." The ...

Nomura offshoot fined by ASIC disciplinary panel

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
ASIC's Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP) has fined a Nomura subsidiary almost $700,000 for failing to comply with market integrity rules. Instinet Australia, the local arm of the global, Nomura-owned stockbroker, was issued the infringement notice after ...

ASIC curbs high-risk offers from online trading providers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
ASIC has identified a trend among some online trading providers, presenting high-risk investment opportunities to retail investors, a shift emerging amid the fluctuating market conditions and the decline in retail trading activity post-pandemic. In ...