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Advisers react to Royal Commission revelations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... pretty obvious that the larger the organisation the harder it is to scrutinise the actions of individuals and hold them accountable on a daily basis. Banks and larger organisations will need to overhaul their advice departments to ensure they have totally ...

Dover roasted for 'Orwellian' protection policy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 APR 2018
... is a statutory provision?" McMaster said he did, and that the clause had been relied upon in the past to hold Dover accountable for such instances. He added that the clause has since been removed. Later in the same policy, Dover outlines that all investments ...

UK fund managers must improve fairness

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018
... announcements are an important part of a package of measures that, combined, aim to achieve a fair, transparent, open and accountable market."

Milliman hires for greater adviser exposure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2018
... said. Matterson recently spoke to Financial Standard about the need for the Australian wealth industry to be held accountable for creating a raft of "very cheap, generic retirement income products based on a lot of averages." Matterson said Milliman ...

Most investors shun credit ratings: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2018
... Consumer Protection Act and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), created in 2011, aim to hold agencies accountable and protect investors, CFR said. ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour said credit rating agencies "play an important role in ...

Government passes BEAR reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2018
... the Senate yesterday. The legislation aims to incentivise good behaviour and ensure banks and individuals are held accountable for their actions if they fail to meet the expected standards. Under the regime, banks will be required to register all senior ...

Open banking regime to boost advice

DARREN SNYDER, KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
... terms of protecting clients from making financial mistakes, helping achieve goals effectively and keeping them more accountable. This is an extract of a news story first published in the latest issue of Financial Standard. You can view the full article ...

2017 AGMs less tumultuous: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2018
... their boards," ASIC said. On the back of this report, boards still need to make the most of AGMs to be transparent, accountable and willing to engage with shareholders to enhance the long-term performance and corporate value of a company, ASIC added. ...

Financial advice crucial to industry fund members: Cbus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 JAN 2018
... advice that isn't strictly in the best interest of the member," Harper said. "Our entire model from start to finish is accountable, non-conflicted and designed in members' best interests."

Corporate governance LIC slashes fees, appoints portfolio manager

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... portfolio manager," Whalan said. "He is experience and shares the board's belief that listed companies should always be accountable to their sharheolders and that good governance matters. Through enhancement of the management and oversight of the company ...

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Australian Retirement Trust people chief to depart

ELIZABETH FRY
Australian Retirement Trust has confirmed the departure of chief people officer Helen Jackson, who will leave at the end of the financial year.

SSGA loses $2.4bn in two months

KARREN VERGARA
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) suffered $2.4 billion in net outflows over the last two months of 2023, the majority of which hit its Australian and international equities products.

AFCA seeks industry feedback on approaches

ELIZA BAVIN
The financial complaints authority is asking the industry for feedback on how it approaches issues and reaches decisions.

Apex, ACA partner to broaden client services

ANDREW MCKEAN
Apex Group and ACA Group have formed a partnership to offer their clients a wider range of services.

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