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ASIC looking to send message with eToro action

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2023
In launching legal proceedings against eToro, the regulator said it's going after the top dog in the contract for difference (CFD) market to send a message to the industry about the importance of the design and distribution obligations (DDO). During ...

Sequoia hires chief operating officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... clients, build brand awareness, and drive strategy makes him an asset to our team." Meantime, Sequoia has also added a head of legal and risk in Justin Harding. Joining later in the year, he will arrive from WT Financial Group where he served as head ...

Treasury kicks off managed investment scheme reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... real property. "The overlap between jurisdictions overseeing these types of arrangements can create complexities due to the legal and regulatory frameworks that investors and product issuers must navigate to ensure compliance with both sets of laws," ...

Mayfair 101 accuses ASIC of "suspicious" conduct over FOIs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023
... receiving it, and said more transparency is needed. ASIC declined a request for comment from Financial Standard, citing ongoing legal proceedings.

eToro sued by ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
ASIC has launched legal proceedings against eToro, alleging breaches of design and distribution obligations regarding its contract for difference (CFD) product. The case focuses on the appropriateness of eToro's target market, and the screening ...

Mayfair 101 calls for senate inquiry into ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023
... at this time had no ASIC or AFCA complaints, all lenders were paid up to date and on time, the group had obtained formal legal review of its advertising, and the group held a diversified portfolio of more than 25 private equity investments in 10 countries." ...

T. Rowe Price hires regional ESG specialist

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023
... investment specialist, APAC. Ramscar brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, having spent a decade at Legal & General Investment Management in London, including the past five years as its head of sustainability solutions. She has also ...

Credit Suisse fined $575m by regulators

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023
... financial market law in the context of its business relationship with Archegos. "FINMA is ordering corrective measures from its legal successor UBS," it said. In addition, the Swiss regulator has opened enforcement proceedings against a former Credit ...

NGS Super expands leadership

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... Previtera has expanded her leadership team by promoting three more executives to run strategy, investment operations and legal and governance. The promotions follow last week's appointments which saw chief strategy officer Ben Facer promoted to deputy ...

APRA finalises operational risk prudential standard

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... insurers, and superannuation trustees to manage operational risks and respond to business disruptions. According to QMV legal, the key changes in CPS 230 from the previous draft include a commencement date of 1 July 2025, a transitional deadline of 1 ...