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AIST pushes for policy reform

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... project structuring and risk allocation maximizes private sector investments. The AIST also recommended that the government engage with project sponsors (including super funds) through an initial tender process, with sponsors bidding on an agreed risk ...

ASIC terminates illegal investment scheme

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
The Federal Court has taken action to dissolve an unregistered investment scheme operated by a former AMP authorised representative. MyWealth Manager was operated by Mustafa Mohammed, along with Mahek Mustafa, Mubashir Mohammed. The scheme related to ...

Debt vulture crackdown welcome

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2020
One of Australia's big banks has cracked down on "debt vultures" - businesses or individuals that claim to assist those struggling with debt but actually rake in big fees. National Australia Bank said it will no longer deal with unlicensed, fee-charging ...

Westpac discovers additional transaction irregularities

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2020
... transactions may be aggregated and whether a threshold transaction has actually occurred," it said. "Westpac continues to engage with AUSTRAC in relation to these TTR issues, and notes that the numbers above may change. "As previously disclosed, Westpac ...

AustralianSuper partners with greenhouse gas giants

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2020
Australia's largest superannuation fund has partnered with the country's major greenhouse gas emitters in a new initiative which will see them work towards a decarbonised future. AustralianSuper, joined by NAB and Schneider Electric, has partnered ...

NULIS calls for clearer regulatory definitions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
NULIS said it intends to explore opportunities to enhance its intra-fund advice offering, but requires more concise regulatory definitions before it can proceed. In a written response submitted to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics ...

Media Super names chief operating officer

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
... to build on our leading responsible investment approach and have a much stronger voice with the companies with which we engage." Cbus chair Steve Bracks said Cbus understood the importance of maintaining a strong connection with members. "This affinity ...

European robo-adviser eyes Australia, taps Westpac exec

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
The former head of Westpac's private banking business has brought a Belgium-based robo-adviser down under, and says industry super funds, major banks, broker businesses and dealer groups are already knocking at the door. With its Asia Pacific operations ...

12 charged in $17m fraud

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
A joint-agency investigation into an elaborate $17 million fraud has resulted in charges against 12 people. Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigators executed search warrants at 10 locations across Sydney, nine in south-east Queensland and two in ...

Ombudsman demands changes for small business insolvencies

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
... such as a pandemic or significant economic downturn. During the recommended hibernation period, small business owners will engage with creditors to reach an agreed period of hibernation of at least the minimum period, during which time payments on loans ...