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APRA champions flexible financial technology regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
APRA chair Wayne Byres has espoused the importance of getting the Australian regulatory balance right with a clear plan, flexible approach and coordinated response. In a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, Byres said that global ...

CareSuper appoints new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2022
A new chair and deputy chair have been named at CareSuper. Linda Scott has been appointed chair of CareSuper, effective this month. She has served as deputy chair for the last two years. Scott takes over from Terry Wetherall who served as chair since ...

ASIC takes Federal Court action against Macquarie Bank

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022
ASIC has started civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Macquarie Bank Ltd over alleged failures to monitor third party withdrawals from customer accounts. The corporate watchdog said that limited monitoring by Macquarie of transactions ...

War in Ukraine sparks defence spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
An unstable global geopolitical situation, most significantly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has prompted a $270 billion commitment to defence spending in the Federal Budget. The increased allocation to defence will bring Australia's defence spending ...

AvSuper marks strong EOI response, adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022
Over 75% of the superannuation funds invited to take part in AvSuper's expression of interest process have done so, the fund says, as it welcomes an industry stalwart to its board to assist with the process. Providing an update to members, AvSuper chief ...

abrdn establishes Sustainability Group, promotes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
Commitment to sustainability is ramping up at abrdn, with the global manager announcing a dedicated business division and promoting its local ESG lead. abrdn's new Sustainability Group will provide subject matter expertise to the broader group's ...

Disclosure lacking in common ownership: Committee

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has recommended greater disclosure obligations for institutional investors and proxy advisors and for the ACCC to actively monitor common ownership in Australia - all the while sharing little ...

EM investors brace for geopolitical impact

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
Russia's shocking attack on the Ukraine has far-reaching implications for emerging markets investors. Franklin Templeton's emerging markets team said it is "monitoring developments very closely, with the twin goals of being risk-aware and prioritising ...

CalPERS, CalSTRS face fossil fuels ban

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 FEB 2022
Two of the world's largest pension funds could be forced to divest all fossil fuel companies and be banned from making any further investments under a new bill. The Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill to advance California Climate Goals was introduced into ...

Big tech, interest rates dominate reporting season

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 FEB 2022
Interest rate speculation and big tech were the hottest topics among investors in the latest round of Australia's reporting season. Demographic changes and digital advancements continue to prop up opportunities for technology, with the sector supporting ...