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Regulators circle as scandal engulfs Westpac

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
APRA has put Westpac on notice; warning the disgraced bank could face fines and disqualification of senior directors and executives as it considers whether to launch legal action. APRA chair Wayne Byres told a parliamentary hearing on Monday that the ...

Enforcement appetite is working: APRA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
The prudential regulator has told the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics that despite tough conditions it has shown an increased appetite to be "constructively tough". APRA chair Wayne Byres told the committee that broader enforcement ...

Industry fund for coal miners on ESG journey

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
Mine Super, the $11 billion industry fund for the coal mining industry, has clarified its position on a number of ESG issues. Vasyl Nair is the chief risk officer for Mine Super, he recently spoke at a panel on ESG issues at the annual Investment Performance ...

AFSLs show widespread non-compliance: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019
AFS licensees are consistently failing to provide correct information about advice fees to clients and are potentially still charging fees long after ongoing fee arrangements have been terminated, ASIC has found. The report, Compliance with fee disclosure ...

Westpac gives investors an out

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 28 NOV 2019
Westpac has opened the exit door for share purchase plan investors caught unaware by AUSTRAC's action against the bank. Following discussions with corporate regulator ASIC, Westpac has opted to provide a withdrawal option for applicants to its share ...

ACSI, AFIC respond to Westpac scandal

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors welcomed the announcement today that Brian Hartzer will step down as chief executive of Westpac. "The actions taken today reflect the seriousness of the incidents and the failure of the bank to meet ...

ASIC launches investigation into Westpac

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
More woe for Westpac as ASIC confirms it has commenced an investigation into the bank following AUSTRAC's actions in relation to money laundering. An ASIC spokesperson told Financial Standard : "ASIC can confirm that it commenced an investigation ...

Brian Hartzer steps down from Westpac

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has stepped down in the wake of AUSTRAC's investigation. Westpac today announced Hartzer will exit, with current chief financial officer Peter King taking over as acting chief executive from December 2. Hartzer ...

Westpac halts short-term bonuses, culls Litepay

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
The under-fire big bank will halt short term incentives for its executive team as it deals with the fallout from its alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing laws. Announcing the bank's three-point response plan ...

Grandfathering phase out tussle continues

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2019
Colonial First State has confirmed it is aiming for mid-year implementation of the phase out of grandfathered remuneration, much to the ire of the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals (AIOFP). A CFS spokesperson confirmed to Financial ...