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TAL completes acquisition of Westpac Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... 4.5 million Australians." "We are also pleased that our people joining TAL today can continue to provide the highest standard of customer care going forward." TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia is a fully owned subsidiary of the Dai-ichi Life Group. A company ...

US enters recession - or does it?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
... the data and said: "That doesn't sound like a recession to me." A few days ago, as previously reported by Financial Standard, Biden also said: "While some maintain that two consecutive quarters of falling real GDP constitute a recession, that is ...

APRA consults on new operational risk standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
... funds in managing operational risk, opening a new consultation. As part of the consultation, APRA has released Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management which includes minimum standards for all APRA-regulated entities in managing operational ...

UK regulator confirms Consumer Duty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how a new Consumer Duty will improve customer service across the UK's financial services sector, including ending "rip-off" fees and putting consumers' needs first. The Duty comprises an overarching principle ...

Holon, Gemini launch retail crypto funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
Holon has partnered with Gemini to launch Australian unlisted retail Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Filecoin (FIL) funds. The launch will provide local investors and financial advisers with regulated access to the burgeoning blockchain and cryptocurrency ...

Treasurer responds to dour inflation, growth

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
... explained the government's position on its draft changes to super disclosure rules. As previously reported by Financial Standard, in July, the government released for consultation draft regulations outlining changes to super funds' disclosure ...

AXA IM Alts names head of client group

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
... Coleman's appointment follows a recent revamp of AXA IM Alt's senior leadership team. As previously reported by Financial Standard effective October 1, Antoine Mesnage will become AXA IM Alts head of Australia, replacing Kumar Kalyanakumar. AXA ...

Perpetual funds down amid market decline

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2022
... experienced a $0.3 billion increase in positive net flows during the quarter. As previously reported by the Financial Standard Perpetual is currently in talks to acquire Pendal. Its talks related to a potential acquisition remains confidential and Perpetual ...

New chief investment officer for BUSSQ

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2022
... experience from previous chief investment officer roles and I look forward to working with him," Wills told Financial Standard. Laity's appointment to BUSSQ follows the departure of Simon Mather earlier this year. Mather was chief investment officer ...

Net zero commitments in ASX200 companies doubles

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2022
... adoption by higher risk sectors.," the report reads. However, key challenges remain for companies in strengthening the standard of reporting so investors can adequately assess how strategies are aligning with the Paris Agreement goals. Investors are ...