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Industry funds' illiquid assets scrutinised

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
... options and funds daily, raising critical questions about liquidity. Despite requirements under SPG530 - Investment Governance, public disclosure on liquidity stress-testing is relatively scarce. Morningstar Australasia director Annika Bradley has examined ...

UBS outlines new operating model, leadership

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... for the consolidated group. Pending further integration, Credit Suisse AG will continue to rely on its established governance and risk control frameworks, though some new policies will be put in place to ensure that UBS Group has effective oversight ...

Issuers must lift DDO game: ASIC

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
... that a "significant number" made deficient TMDs, with poorly defined target markets and unclear or inadequate product governance arrangements. "Investment product issuers have been on notice to meet obligations since October 2021. It is disappointing ...

HESTA adds Dahn to board

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... continue to enhance our ability to make a real difference in the lives of our members." "Investment committees and good governance have long been two key passions of mine," Dahn said. "I am looking forward to joining the HESTA Board later this year and ...

Morningstar downgrades PIMCO, Vanguard funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... Morningstar said: "PIMCO ESG Global Bond continues to be a superior choice for implementing environmental, social, and governance principles into a globally diversified fixed-interest portfolio, though its pricier fee dulls its lustre slightly... This ...

RBA appointments prompt debate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... review will go a long way towards improving the analysis and decision making of the RBA and improve its operations and governance." Long before the board reshuffle, many called for RBA governor Philip Lowe to leave the seat after an annual report revealed ...

Review calls for Reserve Bank overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023
... structure of the Bank of England and Bank of Canada. This would see the creation of a Monetary Policy Board and a Corporate Governance Board; the former would look at monetary policy decisions and financial system stability alone, while the latter would ...

RBA reforms require bipartisan support: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
... about things at the bank". Chalmers announced the review last July, which examined areas such as the RBA's mandate, governance, culture and operations. "The Reserve Bank is a crucial economic institution which has served Australia well for more than ...

Lowe reinforces more hikes may come

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2023
... non-monetary tools could offer solutions to contain high inflation. Albeit such options could present complex operational and governance challenges. "It's worth recalling that the task of controlling inflation has been assigned to central banks following ...

AMP flags first strike on remuneration

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... shareholder approval for the CEO's 2023 LTI award is not required under the ASX Listing Rules. Nevertheless, for good governance, the board has determined that it is appropriate to seek shareholder approval," the resolution reads. "While we have already ...