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APRA introduces licence fees for new ADIs

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has introduced licence fees of up to $68,200 for new authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), general insurance companies and life insurance companies, it has announced. APRA chief executive ...

IFSA gives thumbs up to draft Superannuation Bill

... superannuation safety. "The reforms will require trustees of all superannuation funds to be licensed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), and signify an important step forward in the safety of Australians' savings for retirement," ...

Juliette Zuppicich joins list of banned ex-Colors directors

... Zuppicich has been banned from acting as a superannuation trustee, investment manager or custodian, the Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority (APRA) said today. APRA has already banned former Colors directors Norman Zuppicich, John Bayford and ...

New super initiative sparks familiar political catfight

... theft and fraud, issues of competency and independence of financial planners, a failed regulator in the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, a flop in children's accounts and the pressure to work longer. Senator Sherry also claimed that the Liberals' ...

Conroy cautions superannuation funds on use of hedge funds

... considering the use of hedge funds as part of their investment strategy. Echoing the argument put forward by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Conroy told a Financial Planning Association lunch that although he didn't oppose the ...

APRA warns super funds and life insurers on "legacy issues"

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has emphasised the need for financial institutions - particularly life insurers and superannuation funds - to address "legacy issues" in their normal planning cycle, and also to develop strategies ...

APRA disqualifies ex-Colors superannuation trustee

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has disqualified Jane Mlikota (nee Parkinson) from acting as a responsible officer of a superannuation trustee, investment manager or custodian, it announced today. The disqualification is based ...

Super investment in innovative strategies "questionable": APRA

... "cutting edge" financial investments that may involve a higher level of risk-such as hedge funds-the Australian and Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced. "Superannuation is for many Australians a compulsory investment aimed at achieving ...

St George's $250m subordinated notes issue oversubscribed

... tenure, maturing on May 20 2013. They will be callable by St George under certain conditions (including the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's consent) after five years. The issue comprises a floating rate tranche of $150 million and a fixed/floating ...

Assirt throws weight behind hedge funds

... discussions with financial planners and investors. The hedge fund industry has been mired in controversy since an Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority (APRA) statement in early March warned superannuation trustees that they needed to proceed ...