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Proxy advisers under scrutiny

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... assess. "Proxy advisers also provide advice on other resolutions, such as remuneration reports, board appointments and governance arrangements, which are not covered by the AFSL regime as they do not fall within the meaning of a financial service," the ...

Westpac profit climbs, executive leaves

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... extended low-rate environment." The bank also noted that its plan in its 'Fix' strategy to strengthen risk governance is underway following the AUSTRAC scandal and also orders from APRA. As a result, Westpac has doubled its financial crime operations ...

BNY Mellon partners with FRT

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... banks," FRT chief executive Rob Adler said. "This alliance ensures BNY Mellon clients have the most complete coverage and governance solutions to optimise their exposure to litigation opportunities." BNY Mellon's global head of custody, tax and network ...

Fund manager creates lead distribution role

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... September, the fund manager hired Nicholas Varco as the head of ESG to lead the integration of environmental, social and governance factors with the investment team.

How managers win ESG mandates

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
... were all factors in making a product provider's reputation. It could be bad news for some big brands as news about governance, culture, the treatment of staff or the investment choices within other non-ESG products could all tarnish a reputation. ...

Dealer group offers new fee structure

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2021
... advice firms with more than one authorised representative. For advisers working part-time, variable costs including governance and research queries, along with technical and compliance support may be pro-rated according to the number of days worked. ...

Morningstar executive joins JANA

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2021
... compliance manager. In her new role, Cheng will be based in Sydney and will bring her expertise to JANA clients through governance and operational due diligence and research. She will report to JANA senior consultant Jo Leaper. "I am delighted to be ...

Mercer launches aged care support service

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2021
... problems in the system that puts the most vulnerable at risk. Such problems include inadequate funding, variable provider governance and behaviour, lack leadership and governance, and poor access to health care. Another is the difficulty of accessing ...

APRA releases draft climate change guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... superannuation funds in managing climate-related risks and opportunities as part of their existing risk management and governance frameworks. The guide outlines better practice for identifying, managing and disclosing financial risks of climate change ...

Iress partners with regtech for DDO

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... approval and publishing. "We know that our Keystone solution helps organisations reduce costs while strengthening risk and governance protocols which is why our solution is purpose built to help financial services businesses manage the new TMD obligations," ...