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Conroy outlines CLERP 9 amendments

... form the Bill does not go far enough to strengthen the corporate governance regulatory framework, especially in the area of audit reform.

ALP deputy leader Senator Conroy criticises Costello's stance on HIH audit reforms

... fired a volley at the Treasurer saying that the latter had backed down on implementing key HIH recommendations relating to audit reform. He alluded to the fact that the final version of the CLERP 9 bill (which was introduced in Parliament on Thursday) ...

Disciplinary board rescinds convicted Sydney auditor's registration

The Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board has cancelled the registration of a Sydney auditor, following an application by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The Board decided to cancel the registration of Helena ...

Two Victorian accountants face fraud charges: ASIC

Two former Victorian accountants of Corrpro Companies Australia Pty Ltd have appeared in the Melbourne Magistrate Court in relation to fraud charges following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Craig Leigh ...

Government to review aspects of income tax self-assessment: Costello

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced a Government decision to review aspects of the income tax self-assessment system which will examine whether the right balance has been struck between protecting the rights of individual taxpayers and protecting ...

Corporate governance practices have worsened in past year: survey

... a positive relationship between governance practices and share prices. While there was a small increase in the number of audit, remuneration and nomination committees in the past year, according to the report, the impact was offset by deterioration in ...

ASIC made record enforcements in 2003-4: report

AAP | THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2003

Australia's corporate regulator achieved a record 29 jail terms for white collar criminals in 2002-03, including stockbroker Rene Rivkin, its annual report reveals. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), said it achieved record ...

Industry groups call for active management interest in imminent IASB standards

... reporting by Australian companies, and to promote investor protection and market confidence, it is vital that boards and audit committees take an active interest in this matter," he said.

Research prompts more funds to get tough on corporate governance

There is little link between executive remuneration and company performance, according to new research released by three leading Australian superannuation funds. Rather, remuneration is more strongly correlated with size and complexity of the company ...

Industry fund takes strong stand on corporate governance

Unisuper has instructed its investment managers to vote on any corporate governance resolutions of Australian companies in which it invests, under a new set of guidelines adopted by the fund. As part of Unisuper's corporate governance policy, the fund ...

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Blackwattle takes over Quest Asset Partners

KARREN VERGARA

Blackwattle Investment Partners has swallowed up Australian equities manager Quest Asset Partners for an undisclosed sum.

Funds SA poaches Vision Super risk specialist

MATTHEW WAI

Funds SA will welcome a Vision Super executive to replace executive director, governance and strategy Tony Burrill, as he prepares for retirement following a seven-year tenure at the company.

Regal flags muted second-half performance fees

VINNY VUCAGO

Regal Partners expects to recognise at least $122.7 million in fund performance fee revenue for calendar 2026, with market volatility and weaker investment performance limiting the prospect of further material fees in the second half.

Insignia chief draws 'hard line' on NCAs giving retirement advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Insignia Financial chief executive Scott Hartley said he draws a hard line when it come to the new class of advisers (NCAs) giving retirement advice.

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When geopolitics becomes a portfolio risk

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Tania Milnes

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Does association membership still matter?

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So far in 2026 digital assets have captured the headlines largely for the wrong reasons, but that doesn't tell the full story.

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Fiona Macgregor has risen through the ranks at TAL, taking the top job in 2024, but her life was touched by the insurance sector long before her tenure with the life insurer began. Eliza Bavin writes.

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