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BGL integrates with Xero for single database

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
Clients of BGL Corporate Solutions and Xero will see their compliance workloads reduced following the integration of Simple Fund 360 and CAS 360 with Xero Practice Manager. The two-way integration upgrade will ensure that changes made to a client's ...

APRA names heavyweight panel to investigate CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... governance, financial objectives, remuneration and accountability frameworks are conflicting with sound risk management and compliance outcomes. At the time, APRA chairman Wayne Byres said the decision to initiate a prudential inquiry followed a number ...

Broaden ASIC banning powers: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... them from managing a financial firm or remove individuals involved in managing a firm that may have a culture of non-compliance, the consultation paper noted. ASIC should be able to ban an individual from performing a specific function in a financial ...

Intervention from trustees can address unpaid super: IFS

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
... worst offenders of unpaid super. IFS welcomed government changes that give the ATO greater power to crack down on non-compliance by employers. The package of proposed reforms includes tougher penalties, extending single touch payroll to small business ...

Infocus buys influential advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... team to continue empowering Australians to grow their wealth," Rocks said. Rocks added that Infocus' commitment to compliance and innovation were key drivers behind the decision. "We are impressed by Infocus' governance, systems and software including ...

KPMG appoints new wealth management head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... in wealth management. The economic outlook is still positive, the sector is growing, and while regulatory change and compliance remains an ongoing issue, the industry's focus will shift to consolidation and innovation," Howes said. Howes added KPMG will ...

Australian Ethical sees 34pct member surge

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... order to minimise the chances of such an error reoccurring we have increased our resrouces in key operational, risk and compliance roles. This is a step-change strengthening of our support infrastructure to ensure that we have a strong basis for growth," ...

IRESS announces senior leadership restructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... throughout the member identification process. With the enhancements, super funds are now better equipped to meet increased compliance and legislative requirements, including reforms announced in the 2017 Federal Budget. He added that IRESS is currently ...

Government funds ATO superannuation taskforce

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... O'Dwyer also announced further reforms to give the ATO "near real-time visibility" over superannuation guarantee (SG) compliance by employers. The reform package includes a requirement for super funds to report contributions received more frequently ...

Labor, FSU call for Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... suspicious transactions involved a transfer of funds to overseas accounts," a Moody's report said. Operational and compliance problems of this nature highlight the challenges of maintaining tight controls at large and complex institutions, Moody's added. ...