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APRA grants ADI licence to Judo Bank

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has granted Judo Bank, formerly Judo Capital, a licence to operate as an authorised deposit-taking institution without restrictions in what is being welcomed as a win for banking competition and fintechs. ...

Stewardship lessons from BlackRock

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
... importance of stewardship as a key lever by which asset managers can create value for end savers. There has been good progress in some areas but there is a lot more to reach for," Melville said. WTW's five catalysts to spur asset management stewardship ...

Superannuation gender gap hits women early

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
A new study shows the gender retirement savings and pay gap is triggered as early as graduate employment and progressively worsens. Researchers from Monash Business School found the gender pay gap kicked in from the start of a female employee's ...

NPP chair breaks down rollout

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
... the initial 12 Participants, as well as providing Australians access to a more modern payments infrastructure. "While progress has varied at times, you can't downplay the work of the thousands of people who did come together and worked hard across various ...

Chief economist update: Equity market rally has legs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
Equity markets everywhere may not be climbing in a straight line, but they are climbing. This is happening against a backdrop of continued global economic and financial uncertainties. In its 'World Economic Outlook, April 2019' report - where ...

Westpac appoints acting advice GM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019
Westpac has appointed an acting general manager of advice to lead the transition of its financial planning business to Viridian Advisory. National head of BT Group Licensees Ashley Stewart will take on the role of acting general manager of advice from ...

In a nutshell: Federal Budget 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
Delivering the 2019-20 Federal Budget tonight, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Government has made real progress but there is still work to be done. Off the bat, Frydenberg announced an expected surplus of $7.1 billion - the first surplus ...

Alternative platform launches

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
A new platform has launched offering advisers and clients the opportunity to hold investments themselves. FinClear today launched its HIN Platform, which uses the Holder Identification Number (HIN) of end investors to hold investments, rather than the ...

Former Commonwealth Bank chief joins ASX-listed firm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... Narev said he found the offer irresistible when Bassat suggested it would involve working in partnership with him to progress SEEK's future growth opportunities. "SEEK is already an extraordinary Australian global success story and is well known for ...

FEW recognises Thalia Stanley Group founder

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
The founder of Thalia Stanley Group was recognised for her contribution to financial literacy and mentorship. Marion Mays won the Positive Progression of Women Award at the annual Financial Executive Women Leadership Conference, which was held in Sydney ...