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ASIC signs fintech agreement with Indonesia

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... views, exchange information and to discuss some of the challenges that this can create for fintech businesses and the community." "This agreement is also a further reflection of the deep ties between ASIC and OJK," Price added. "We look forward to working ...

Labor renews calls for banking Royal Commission

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... financial services spokesperson Katy Gallagher seconded the call adding: "this overwhelming response shows just how deep community concern runs with culture and practices in the sector." The committee is currently examining forms of grievances and misconduct ...

Banks must overhaul product-based incentives

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... group executive Australia Fred Ohlsson said: "This review is an important step for the industry to continue to restore community trust and we are committed to implementing these recommendations as quickly as possible." "While we have already taken significant ...

AFA launches female excellence in advice award

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... Financial Advisers will again celebrate the significant contribution made by female advisers to the profession, the community and clients with the launch of the Female Excellence in Advice Award. The award, which is a joint initiative of the AFA and ...

ESG risk tool launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... strategy. They should also form a single co-ordinating and facilitating role for ESG communication with the investment community so all relevant internal and external parties can be effectively covered. Another recommendation is how to deal with the ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... for me...it is especially humbling when I observe every day the philanthropists who are doing incredible things in the community and who are all really worthy of this award. This is something I share with you all," Darling said in his thank you speech ...

CBA executive recognised for mentee commitment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... ongoing long-term support for the hundreds of mentee alumni. Kate is a remarkable woman whose commitment to the Australian community is nothing short of inspirational," Beck said. In receiving the award, Webber said: "I love the fact that FEW supports ...

Employers urged to fund workers' financial advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... construction and fishing may offer life and disability cover, whereas female-dominated industries, such as health and community services and education, are less likely to offer it, the report found. Thirty-one per cent of employees admitted to have taken ...

Philanthropy report offers valuable insights for NFPs: Perpetual

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... executive Geoff Lloyd said the Giving Australia project was a landmark study for Australia's not-for-profit sector, community and policy makers. "As the most comprehensive insight into Australia's philanthropic landscape, the research offers valuable ...

Financial Standard wins prestigious award

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... of the judging panel, which is designed to represent a broad range of prominent Australian business, regulatory and community leaders. A panel of ten independent judges and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in New York determined the winners ...