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Social media pump and dumps gain traction

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2021
... and dump campaigns, and we will continue to target actions that threaten the integrity of markets and to take enforcement action where appropriate," commissioner Cathie Armour said. "We expect anyone involved in these campaigns to recognise the potential ...

Former Regal FM portfolio manager banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 SEP 2021
... investigation into the trading of "certain securities" had commenced. In June this year the regulator dropped its enforcement action against the fund manager and issued a formal no-action letter. "Mr Rands' pattern of trading involved purchasing Clearview ...

Adviser overwhelm explained

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2021
... shortly followed by the FoFA inquiry in 2011 and 2012, which contributed to deciding what reforms would finally come into action. In 2014, there was an inquiry into ASIC and the issues in Commonwealth Financial Planning. The same year saw the Financial ...

UHNWs see net zero as business opportunity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021
... outcomes. The survey found 86% see their private capital as essential to address climate change. They also want to see action from government though, with 79% of the opinion that governments' pandemic stimulus packages should prioritise the transition ...

DDO nil-reporting rule scrapped

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021
... clarity or definition from product manufacturers in relation to "significant dealing reporting" and wants ASIC to take action against products that failed to clearly define what a significant dealing is in relation to their specific product.

MUFG, First Sentier hire sustainable investment lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2021
MUFG and First Sentier Investors have announced who will lead the recently launched First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute. Velina Karadzhova has been appointed to lead the new institute. Karadzhova will be responsible for developing the ...

ASX gender targets 65 years away: CEW

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2021
... "These results are a wake-up call to Australia's business leaders, political leaders and investors - now is the time for action," CEW president Sam Mostyn said. "Setting gender balance targets for executive leadership teams, with a specific focus on ...

New investment model for affordable housing proposed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021
... Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) ASI 2021 conference has heard. Appearing at the conference, Housing Action Network consultant Carrie Hamilton, Community Housing Industry Association chief executive Wendy Hayhurst and deputy director ...

Short-termism damaging climate outcomes

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... of experts have argued that short-term thinking is allowing companies to get away with actions that are out of line with action on climate change. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) ASI 2021 conference, Federated Hermes ...

ASIC red tape unit welcomed

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... through including through more efficient regulation, facilitating innovation, and targeting regulatory and enforcement action to areas of greatest harm. In terms of its focus on unmet advice needs, ASIC will continue to engage with industry on the barriers ...