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ASIC warns it can't take action on every case of misconduct

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... the regulator can't fight every battle of misconduct, but that doesn't mean it's not watching. Speaking at the Blockchain APAC Policy Week event, Kirkland said ASIC can only regulate crypto assets and businesses to the extent they involve financial products ...

Economists react to latest RBA rate decision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... 0.25% rate cuts by year end, taking the cash rate down to 3.6% by December. Meanwhile, State Street Global Markets head of APAC macro strategy Dwyfor Evans said: "The RBA kept the cash rate on hold as widely expected. The tone of the remarks was a tad ...

FICAP RockStar slated for July

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... front of a televised audience." Last year, more than 350 turned out for the event, with PIMCO head of funds business group, APAC ex Japan and local head of operations Scott Delaney claiming victory as overall winner with his rendition of 'Don't ...

Large-cap equity funds continue underperformance: SPIVA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAR 2024
... Australia scorecard revealed as the index. They also fared worse than the long-term average of 60%. S&P Dow Jones Indices APAC director and head of index investment strategy Sue Lee said certain market environments that are more favourable for active ...

GBST upgrades WealthConnect platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... minimises interaction oversight to improve accuracy in client communication and disclosure consent," GBST said. GBST head of APAC Jeff Hall said the company is committed to advancing its advice solutions products. "Our mission is to offer advice professionals ...

Family offices choose private credit: Survey

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2024
... China at current valuations." The survey interviewed 75 respondents in December 2023. Chief investment officers located in APAC accounted for 11% of respondents.

BlackRock appoints Aussie head, builds out NZ business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
... New Zealand office. In his new role, Collins will continue to report to Andrew Landman, who was appointed deputy head of APAC, head of Southeast Asia and Oceania, and head of APAC wealth in January. Collins will have oversight of all commercial and operational ...

Cbus appoints head of stewardship

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... director of operational risk. BlackRock informed Financial Standard that its head of sustainable and transition solutions for APAC, Emily Woodland, is assuming interim responsibilities previously overseen by Monnier. Prior to BlackRock, Monnier held ...

Bravura hires chief people officer from AMP

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
... chief executive roles in line with its new global strategy. Dunn, who spent five years at Bravura, stepped into the role of APAC chief executive. Meanwhile, Spencer, who joined Bravura in November 2022, took up the position of Bravura chief executive ...

GBST raids SS&C for APAC head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
GBST has this month welcomed a head of Asia Pacific, hiring SS&C Technologies' sales director. Jeff Hall has taken on the newly created regional leadership role, responsible for business development and operations across GBST's wealth management and ...