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ASIC chairman to head international auditors forum

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2006
... Commission (ASIC) chairman, Jeffrey Lucy, has been appointed as inaugural chairman of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR). Lucy said that Australia's financial services environment put it in a position to lead worldwide discussion ...

Aon boosts its board

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2006
... Group, Atlas Copco Australia and a director of HPAL while Robertson's positions include chairman of Whiteley Industries, the audit committee of VeCommerce and director of Plumbers Supplies Co-operative.

Industry funds warn on master trust switching

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2006
... published in their product disclosure statements. We call on them, or the regulator, to prove these claims through a public audit process, with full, random audits of claimed fees and costs."

Symantec turns compliance into revenue

... the briefing and discussed overseas trends that are just as relevant in Australia. "A key driver towards automation is the audit process." He said recent research shows that companies who audit their IT security and compliance more frequently are 15 ...

AIST makes legal appointment

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has appointed a new legal and compliance manager to help boost membership services and benefits and offer internal compliance training and audits. Peta-Gai McLaughlin, a barrister and solicitor ...

Financial Standard welcomes chief economist

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006
Bringing with him nearly two decades of experience in the finance sector, Peter Bell has joined Financial Standard as head of investment research and chief economist. With degrees in mathematics, statistics and economics, Bell's career has spanned an ...

First Capital and Explorer to launch SMSF wrap 'OzSuper'

ASX listed finance group First Capital is set to acquire separately managed account (SMA) provider Explorer Group for $14.6 million and launch what it claims is the first self-managed super fund (SMSF) wrap in the country. Through the acquisition, First ...

Bravura expands in UK with Friends Provident

KATE HAGE  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2006
... "Advisers will have access to a full suite of pre and post-sale tools such as risk profiling, modelling, charting, valuation, audit and reporting tools," he said. Ward also added that the deal meets increased demand amongst independent financial planners ...

QIC add Queensland Rail chair to Board

KATE HAGE  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2006
... years," he added. Morris is a chartered accountant and former partner with KPMG with over 20 years experience providing audit and corporate services to a range of business and industry sectors. Bronwyn is a former Chairman of the Queensland State Council ...

Too soon for Future Fund asset allocation calls: Murray

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2006
Infrastructure, alternatives and Government and corporate bonds are on the Future Fund agenda, but Fund chairman David Murray is still giving no clues about the possible appointment of a new chief executive officer. Murray was also no closer to disclosing ...