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Government to scrap advisers' approved qualifications list

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... approved list that is specifically focused on financial advice. In December, Financial Standard reported that major institutions - the University of Wollongong, Queensland University of Technology, and University of Tasmania - were ditching their approved ...

Investment down as uncertainty rises

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... policymakers seeking stronger economic growth should work to minimise uncertainty. Greater transparency, well designed institutions and strong communication can help to better guide market expectations. "Making policy decisions, and their transmission ...

Hamilton Lane closes venture fund at $615m

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... capital markets, it said. A diversified base of investors, spanning public and corporate pension funds, financial institutions, and more have also contributed to the fundraising. Hamilton Lane co-head of venture and growth equity Miguel Luina said the ...

Westpac names new chief executive of wealth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2025
... spent over a decade in corporate finance, with roles at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, predominately advising financial institutions, in both Australia and offshore. "Paul has built an impressive track record of success over a long career, most recently ...

ASIC calls out super trustees over 'weak' anti-scam practices

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... actually some of the safest places in the country to have your money," Delahunty said. "Unlike banks or other financial institutions, our superannuation funds are unique because an individual's money is held in a trust and is preserved and protected ...

CIM Group appoints head of APAC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
Having gained traction with local institutions in recent years, the global infrastructure manager has appointed a head of Asia Pacific, based in Sydney. Melannie Pyzik is taking on the role as a managing director within CIM Group's institutional client ...

Auditors tighten fist on greenwashing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2025
... Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB). Mandatory sustainability reporting for large companies and financial institutions came into force in Australia from 1 January 2025, with the first reports due 30 September 2026.

Government to streamline financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... will better support the ongoing development of climate-related financial disclosure standards. "Our standard-setting institutions play an important role underpinning the integrity of markets and investor confidence," Chalmers said. "A key focus of the ...

Payton Capital strengthens NSW leadership

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... Jeremy Townend welcomed Turner to the team, highlighting his extensive leadership experience across multiple financial institutions. "We're excited to see the impact he will have on our NSW operations as we continue to grow," he said. Commenting ...

Bain Capital improves Insignia Financial bid

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2025
... the first close of its fourth MLC Private Equity Co-investment Fund, with investment from high-net-worths and small institutions, it said. Elsewhere, the master trust business saw an increase in its funds under administration (FUA) of $1.5 billion, offset ...