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Commonwealth Bank to add crypto services

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
... decision to offer the service will enable customers to safely and securely dip their toes into the crypto market, with many currently deterred by "the friction of using third party exchanges, the risk of fraud, and the lack of trust in some new providers". ...

CFA Institute launches new ESG standard

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
... standard applying to disclosure on ESG-related products can help consumers make more informed investment decisions. Currently, there are differing regulations across markets on ESG matters," she said. "These standards are a critical step towards developing ...

FASEA to reword Standard 3

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
... wording of Standard 3 to state so that its purpose and intent are clear and effective in its implementation. Standard 3 currently states: "You must not advise, refer or act in any other manner where you have a conflict of interest or duty." The code ...

Governments must act on net zero: Morningstar

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
... can vary considerably in terms of their timeframe, scope, and stated level of ambition," the report said. There are currently 128 asset managers with US$43 trillion in assets under management that have pledged to achieve a carbon neutral investment strategy ...

Netwealth proposes merger with Praemium

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 NOV 2021
... that the combined group can continue to lead the industry in net funds flow, technology and client service in what is currently a competitive and rapidly changing platform and advice landscape." Praemium has since appointed Deloitte Corporate Finance ...

Westpac profit jumps 138%

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2021
... the new digital mortgage origination platform registered a record high of 810 applications per week; this platform is currently being rolled out to mortgage brokers. "We grew our Australian mortgage portfolio 3% or $14.7 billion over the year, a significantly ...

Financial Standard, Deakin University partner

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 29 OCT 2021
... the partnership is an exciting opportunity for both Financial Standard and existing and aspiring financial advisers currently studying with Deakin University. "Deakin University is a leader in education on a global scale and are leading the way for the ...

Future Fund becoming more expensive to operate

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021
... this materialise, comparing costs with the average MySuper product would see the Future Fund charge significantly more. Currently, MySuper has a total cost ratio of 1.07% on average (see Figure 1). A major super fund like AustralianSuper charges 0.8% ...

AFA shuffles board, names new president

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021
... The board now comprises Katherine Hayes, Patricia Garcia, Jawad Ahmad, Stephen Knight and Shaun McDonagh. There are currently two vacant positions that will be filled at the association's 2022 AGM. Newly minted chief executive Helen Morgan-Banda ...

Two senior leaders exit Iress

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2021
... Prior to Iress, he ran his own communications consultancy firm, and worked at Westpac and Acumen Republic. Iress is currently recruiting for a new chief client solutions officer. Head of communications and of marketing for APAC and South Africa Kelly ...