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Investors must adapt to capital light era

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016

... said. Acting ANZ chief economist Richard Yetsenga said the shift from goods to services means business and the financial sector will have to adapt to a world less capital intensive. "Projects associated with the mining boom required significant investment ...

IFM appoints new director

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016

... Weaven said: "Carol has served on numerous boards throughout her career and her depth of knowledge across the financial sector means she is widely regarded as a strong leader in the industry. "She will be a valuable addition to the board as we continue ...

Award-winning adviser joins APESB

KERRIE SYDEE | TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2016

... includes roles at Macquarie Bank and PwC. "Claire brings with her a broad variety of skills and experience from the financial sector, as well as great energy and commitment," Roxon said. Mackay will replace board member Stuart Black, who is retiring ...

Financial Sector Advisory Council back in action

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 9 MAY 2016

The Financial Sector Advisory Council has been reconstructed with new appointments and a mandate to advise the federal government on regulator performance as well as its implementation of the Financial System Inquiry (FSI). The rebuilt Council will ...

Asia Funds Passport signed off

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016

... centre for investment product development and management. "Such recognition will increase the strength of our financial sector and its ability to compete, benefiting local investors and the economy overall. "The changes mean managed funds are now exempt ...

Dissatisfied customers 'unreasonable', 'acting improperly': CBA

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 22 APR 2016

... some customers were simply unreasonable. Addressing the topic of culture and improving culture within in the financial sector services during a keynote address to the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Narev said: "In some cases we have customers ...

NAB launches asset backed green bond

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016

... securitised Green Bond," NAB executive general manager, capital financing, Steve Lambert, said. "We believe the financial sector has an important role to play in supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the exciting opportunities this provides ...

Treasurer opens doors to ASX competition

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016

... restrictions will also be relaxed, giving the ASX "more flexibility in raising capital... consistent with other financial sector companies, like banks and insurance companies." "As Treasurer I want to help create an environment where our financial services ...

UK to introduce lifetime ISAs

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016

... at £450,000 (A$900,000) that will apply across the UK. The UK government said it will also explore with the financial sector options for enabling Lifetime ISA savers to borrow against their account balance without incurring a charge provided the loan ...

ING DIRECT director to join global parent

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016

... Group. ING Group has proposed Ann Sherry be appointed to its supervisory board based on her background in the financial sector and her knowledge and experience in both managing and supervising large international companies. Sherry has been a director ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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