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Global banking ethics standard coming to Australia

HARRISON WORLEY  |  SATURDAY, 26 MAY 2018
... Chris Whitehead said the standard would set the expectations of GBEStB member bodies around the globe. "We are certainly aware of the current challenges regarding ethical standards in banking both locally and globally. Our first education standard sets ...

Former Janus exec to lead APAC distribution for US hedge fund

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2018
... Victorian Funds Management Corporation. "I'm delighted to be joining the team at Causeway. Australian institutions are keenly aware of our value strategies which employ a deeply ingrained research culture in which ideas are debated vigorously, creating ...

Mental health to transform life insurance: ANZ Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2018
ANZ Wealth is making inroads with its newly launched mental health initiatives, including innovative and preventative programs aiming for the life insurer to play a more active role in the space. According to ANZ Wealth head of mental health and wellness ...

Government to ban default life insurance in super

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... ensuring their superannuation is not unnecessarily eroded by premiums on insurance policies they do not need or are not aware of," the Government said. "The changes will also reduce the incidence of duplicated cover so that individuals are not paying ...

CFA Institute begins Australian chief executive search

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 7 MAY 2018
The organisation representing Australian member societies of the CFA Institute has begun the search for its inaugural chief executive officer. CFA Societies Australia has engaged global executive search firm Alexander Hughes to assist with the appointment ...

Fees for no service an old issue: AMP

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2018
... 87-page review of the conduct of the advice business in relation to fee for no service matters," AMP said. "The board were not aware of the nature and extent of the interaction during the preparation of the report." There is also no evidence that Clayton ...

Corporate bond demand strengthens: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAY 2018
Momentum in the local corporate bond market is strengthening as investors start to shift from a deeply-rooted property and equities investment culture to defensive assets that preserve capital and generate a reliable income stream. This is according ...

Uncertainty abounds future of advice regulation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018
... will be writing to its professional partners to remind them of their agreement to advise the FPA of misconduct they are aware of by our members and to request notification of members who should have been reported. "Now is a pivotal time for all of us ...

Advisers react to Royal Commission revelations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... Commission and hope the outcome will result in a better, more robust system for all Australians. In the meantime, we're aware that many will be suffering, or have lost confidence with their planners. This is a disappointing side-effect of these types ...

ASIC grilled over negotiating with banks

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... consensus with financial services entities about appropriate sanctions for their misconduct." Macaulay responded: "Yes, I am aware of the public view. While we do negotiate with them, ultimately, we need to be able to accept what they offer. There is ...