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'Our patience is running thin': ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) commissioner Simone Constant did not hold back when addressing superannuation trustees at an industry event yesterday. Constant said the regulator expects much more from super funds in being transparent ...

ASX sued by ASIC for alleged misleading statements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... the allegations," Lofthouse said. "We play a critical role at the centre of Australia's financial markets and continue to focus on supporting and delivering for customers. We ae committed to taking ASX forward and have made strong progress as an organisation ...

Cost cutting returns Bravura to profit

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
Bravura Solutions returned to profit in the 2024 financial year following a "difficult year" but flags it is not done with its cost-cutting strategies. The ASX-listed firm's total revenue was stable at $250.4 million but managed to haul itself out of ...

State Street names president of investment services

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... products, services, and solutions. "Joerg is a proven leader whose deep strategic insights, breadth of experience, and client focus distinguish him and will best position State Street to support our clients today and into the future," State Street chair ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on Cbus and BUSSQ over governance concerns in the wake of the CFMEU scandal. The prudential regulator's additional licence conditions stipulate that Cbus' trustee, United Super, and BUSSQ bring ...

Challenger pre-tax profit up 17%, raises dividend to 26.5c

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024
... growth." Life earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased 17% to $634 million, which Challenger said reflected its focus on driving longer duration, more valuation annuity sales that in turn is supporting higher margins and return on equity. Meanwhile ...

CFMEU fallout stokes governance debate

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... obligations regarding the appointment and ongoing review of directors. "Our members can be reassured that the fund's focus on protecting and growing their hard-fought for retirement savings is unwavering," the Cbus spokesperson said. Nevertheless ...

Financial services experiencing 'workforce transformation'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
... Adapting to a Changing Workforce, said organisations are adapting to emerging leaders from the millennial generation with a focus on the opportunities they bring and the challenges they faced during COVID. "The industry's workforce is in a state of transformation ...

Iress snags Insignia Financial executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... extensive experience in designing and delivering market-leading superannuation offerings for the benefit of members, with a focus on simplification and operational efficiency," he added. "Sam joins Iress at an important time for our superannuation business ...

ASFA pushes for tax redistribution to benefit low-income workers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... government is committed to delivering financial security in retirement through its "world leading" superannuation system. "Our focus is on legislating an objective of super, delivering pay day super, and super on paid parental leave," Jones said. He ...