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ASIC chair defends Chairman's Lounge memberships

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... went on to ask, given so many of ASIC's leadership team hold a membership, who "would be left" to investigate an issue if one were to arise with Qantas, presuming those with a membership would recuse themselves. "Some things have come up... I don't think ...

Interest rates to remain on hold for some time

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... and more things going on." HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the decision to leave rates on hold was a surprise to no one, but given the tone from the central bank, there is now a small chance interest rates may not move at all in 2025. "Our central ...

FCA changes bonds, derivatives transparency rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... dealing in bonds and derivatives, as well as UK branches of overseas firms undertaking investment services and activities. One of the changes will simplify the post-trade transparency regime and make it timelier based on fewer deferrals for bonds and ...

Australian Unity offloads banking business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... acquisition of Australian Unity's banking business along with Bank Australia's proposed merger with Qudos Bank would create one of the largest customer-owned banks in the country with more than 300,000 customers and more than $20 billion in assets. Bank ...

FAAA takes aim at finfluencers with new campaign

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
... online, which could be costly. According to the FAAA, Australians have lost over $1.3 billion to financial scams last year. "One-in-three Australians are still turning to unqualified finfluencers for guidance - a decision that could cost them a lot... ...

US election to add to inflation woes: Experts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
As the countdown begins to one of the most contentious election cycles in US history, experts are weighing in on how either a Republican or Democratic win may impact markets. US shares were lower on Monday (local time) ahead of the election, as polls ...

FAAA moves to combat adviser shortage with new partnership

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2024
... of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) India as it attempts to bridge the adviser gap. One of the main goals of the MoU, which was signed between FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood and FPSB India chief executive Krishan ...

CFS, Viridian Advisory launch low-cost advice deal

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... particular point in time." CFS chose Viridian Advisory due to its scale, national reach, and willingness to develop an affordable, one-off and topic-based financial advice offer for CFS customers, she said. Viridian Financial Group advice general manager ...

Most influential financial advisers revealed in FS Power50

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... how seriously the advice community takes the Power50 - they want to see a list of advisers they can stand behind each year, one that is truly representative of the industry. A list by advisers, for advisers," Financial Standard managing editor Jamie ...

Westpac profits drop as it prepares for leadership change

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... financial result built on a solid balance sheet and capital position." King said the bank's CET1 capital ratio of 12.5% is one of the strongest he's seen in 30 years. Net interest income increased 2% year on year, while non-interest income was ...