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ASIC challenges court ruling in Finder Wallet crypto case

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
... Bobbob, which also offered crypto-asset related products that it considered to be financial products. At the time, ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said that offering a crypto-asset related product doesn't necessarily mean it falls outside the current regulatory ...

Equity Trustees welcomes new chief financial officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
... Gentry announced he would be stepping down from the position back in December 2023 after eight years. At the time, EQT board chair Carol Schwartz said Gentry played a "pivotal role in helping reshape EQT". "His contribution has been instrumental in our ...

DWS appoints new local chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
... as its new chief executive in Australia, from 1 March 2024. Pending regulatory approval, Tomova will also be appointed as chair of DWS Investments Australia. She will also continue in her role as head of coverage, Australia & New Zealand. Tomova will ...

Government introduces company merger overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
... provide certainty to businesses." Subject to the passage of legislation, the reforms will commence on 1 January 2026. ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb welcomed the announcement, saying the move will benefit Australian consumers and businesses of all sizes ...

Life insurers struggle with code compliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
... meeting claims handling and communication timeframes to improve customer satisfaction and meet community expectations," LCCC chair Jan McClelland said. The potential under-reporting of breaches and complaints by some life insurers was another area of ...

Nest appoints interim chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2024
... and accelerate our purpose-driven plans that put our low to middle income members at the heart of everything we do," Nest chair Brendan McCafferty said. "I would like to thank Helen for her leading role over decades in creating and then leading Nest ...

Citi scores $13bn custody, admin mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... Citi as our trusted long-term partner, we are well-positioned to continue our strong growth trajectory," Fiducian executive chair Indy Singh said. In 2023, Citi grew its Australian assets under custody and administration by 14%, including through mandates ...

Powell confirms rate cuts likely 'at some point' this year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... patiently await interest rate cuts, with the US central bank indicating they should arrive this year. Now US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has confirmed the bank is targeting a rate cut "at some point this year". "Powell reiterated that the better ...

Court rejects Provide Capital's 'illogical' application

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... obfuscation in handing over the documents, resulting in the dismissal of its appeal. Commenting on the latest verdict, ASIC chair Joe Longo said: "The outcome in this case demonstrates ASIC's commitment to taking action to prevent its investigations ...

NZ Super Fund chief investment officer departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... enabling better investment decision-making, brought innovative and disciplined thinking to our investment processes and, as chair of our responsible investment strategy refresh, has been key to our shift towards a sustainable investment approach. "These ...