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Magellan reverts to old leadership model

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023

... non-executive director. Deborah Page joins as a non-executive director on October 3. She also takes on the role of chair of the audit and risk committee. "Despite challenges over the recent past, we have kept a talented team together, improved investment ...

Retail investors ready to dive back in: Survey

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023

Australian retail investors are looking for new investment opportunities, with half of respondents looking to increase the scale of their investments in the next year, according to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) latest annual ...

FSCP issues slap on the wrist to adviser

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2023

... their existing superannuation accounts," the FSCP said. Mr. X was forced to engage an independent person to pre-vet and audit the next 10 SoAs that include a recommendation in relation to insurance, and the next 10 SOAs that include a recommendation ...

Sequoia hires chief operating officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023

... more than 30 years' experience, most notably serving in ASIC's assessment and intelligence team. Bringing skills in audit, remediation, breach management, and policy enforcement, Sequoia said he will "further enhance our compliance efforts." ...

Treasury kicks off managed investment scheme reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023

The $2.7 trillion managed investment scheme industry is set for a shakeup as a new review is proposing changes that include amending financial thresholds, and liquidity and insolvency requirements. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones has opened consultations ...

Advice from Shartru failed best interests duty, ASIC says

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 31 JUL 2023

... ASIC said. Under the conditions, Shartru must engage an independent consultant to review and make recommendations on its audit processes. The independent consultant must also review a sample of advice, audits, and pre-vets and report on the efficacy ...

NGS ahead of schedule on net zero strategy

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 28 JUL 2023

NGS Super is making faster-than-expected progress towards its goal of achieving a carbon neutral portfolio by 2030. Measurement of carbon intensity in the NGS Diversified MySuper portfolio fell by nearly 20% between 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2022, around ...

Industry grapples with looming cyber threats

CHLOE WALKER | THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2023

... teams, or what I call 'rebooting the humans', and the third area is being able to provide proof. For example, undertaking an audit or being able to demonstrate competence," he says. Jack also reminds practice owners to consider supply chain risks with ...

ASIC continues to reprimand SMSF auditors

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023

... imposed on their SMSF auditor registration. These involve undertaking professional development, independent reviews of their audit files and tools, and notifying their professional association of the conditions. Additionally, 413 SMSF auditors have had ...

Equipsuper adds board director

ELIZABETH FRY | TUESDAY, 11 JUL 2023

... Australia and annual revenues of $500 million - Rural Funds Management, Catholic Schools NSW, and Screen Canberra. He is also an audit committee member for the Cultural Facilities Corporation that manages the Canberra Theatre Group, the Canberra Museum ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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