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Super, advice class actions dampen CBA results

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
Despite reporting bumper profits this morning, Commonwealth Bank continues to put out fires from its misconduct stemming from the Hayne Royal Commission, as it looks to tackle several class actions in 2023. One ongoing lawsuit alleges that Colonial ...

Productivity Commission kicks off philanthropy review

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... percentage of taxpayers making donations has fallen. The Productivity Commission will consult broadly, including with Commonwealth, state and territory governments, the philanthropic, not-for-profit and business sectors and the general public. Alex Robson ...

New chief for Queensland Treasury Corp

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... Treasurer in September 2021, having been a Deputy Under Treasurer since May 2020. The hire followed 13 years with the Commonwealth Bank, including four as its managing director for the Americas. He arrived at CBA from an earlier stint at QTC, where he ...

Government progresses social housing measures

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2023
... Housing Supply and Affordability Council as an independent statutory advisory body. The new body ensures that the Commonwealth receives the best advice to deal with Australia's serious housing challenges, she said. The final bill, Treasury Laws Amendment ...

Mining company shares manipulator sentenced

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... released immediately after paying $6000 and undertaking two years' good behaviour. The matter was referred to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions by ASIC. "The sentencing decision finalises our suite of actions in relation to the manipulation ...

Adviser sentenced over accessing client accounts

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... transactions, were also taken into account by Judge Gillan when handing down the sentence. The matter was prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions after a referral from ASIC.

Federal Reserve increases rates 25bp

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... they would never say so, they might prefer the restorative aspects of a recession and a proper bear market." The Commonwealth Bank of Australia said the markets did have some response, explaining US shares are higher, US bond yields fell, and major currencies ...

APRA restructures, appoints new executive directors

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... Beverley-Smith brings over 20 years' experience in financial services to the role, having held leadership roles at Westpac and Commonwealth Bank, including across risk, transformation and change, product and portfolio development, and sales and service. ...

ISA renews calls for super to be paid with wages

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
... likely to be impacted. To further lift retirement outcomes for women, the government should also pay super on the Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave Scheme and increase the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset to account for changes to tax brackets and ...

Spirit Super appoints chief risk officer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2023
... navigating products in response to regulation. Prior to Spirit, Terry held the role general manager, asset finance at Commonwealth Bank where she managed the $11 billion asset finance business end to end, including operations, sales, product, and technology ...