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DeVere chief defends Panama privacy

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 8 APR 2016

DeVere Group chief executive Nigel Green has come out in support of "Panama-style" financial privacy. In a statement, Green said that while he supports Panama's efforts to "enhance its effectiveness and credibility" as an offshore financial centre and ...

Governance reform not targeting industry funds: O'Dwyer

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 29 FEB 2016

... governance reforms for superannuation funds are not targeting the not-for-profit sector in a speech where she cited the privacy breach at Cbus as a sign that the current system is "out of step" with the rest of the economy. Addressing the Committee for ...

Cbus Royal Commission findings impact industry

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2016

... information on Lis-Con's employees from Superpartners in order to pass that information on to the CFMEU in breach of the Privacy Act and the company's contracts with members. In doing so they used their position to gain an advantage for Brian Parker ...

Aussies in top five for cashless transactions

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015

... "As hidden payments are not subject to regulation, there are also concerns about the lack of consumer protection on data privacy, information security, dispute resolution as well as fighting fraud and money laundering and regulation is needed to minimise ...

Cbus responds to Royal Commission allegations

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2015

... procedures. It appointed KPMG to investigate the extent to which there have been improper disclosures; revised the Cbus privacy policy and procedures; and undertook additional training of employees," Cbus' submission said. Counsel Assisting allege Atkin ...

IOOF appoints head of best advice

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 14 SEP 2015

... head of research Peter Hilton is "on sick leave" and refused to reveal more details about his status in the company "for privacy reasons." Hilton was at the heart of allegations first reported by Fairfax that there were cases of misconduct involving ...

Poor digital experience set to hurt revenue

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 10 AUG 2015

... experience score brands should focus on delivering individual experiences to customers, but without infringing on their privacy. They also asked for an engaging digital experience that allows them to interact with and control the experience when needed. ...

Cbus faces serious industry problems with super payments

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2015

... commissioned by the industry super fund following issues raised in the Trade Union Royal Commission (TURC) concerning a breach of privacy provisions by Cbus staff. Professor Graeme Samuel and Robert Van Woerkom conducted the review and made six key findings ...

We don't need financial advice: Gen Y

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2015

... The majority said they were concerned about too much security, which was a marked change from our 2012 report where data privacy and fraud were primary concerns," Craig said. "While 95% said they don't currently have a financial planner, and 84% think ...

What becomes of the broken hearted?

TREVOR HARRIS | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2015

... he cancel the policy, change a nominated beneficiary, or even make enquiries in relation to the policy's status due to privacy issues.

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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