Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 211 - 220 of 649 results for "Excellence"

Westpac prioritises risk management

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2021
... enforceable undertaking with APRA is on track, the bank said, adding that it is expanding its Customer Outcomes and Risk Excellence (CORE) Program to address financial and non-financial risks. Last December, APRA found that Westpac did not have the means ...

Gender diversity has a way to go: Research

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2021
... gender-related policies at publicly listed companies. GEI companies had an average disclosure score of 94% but the average data excellence score was just 55%, highlighting the need for more effort. The data excellence score is broken down into scores ...

Ord Minnett expands footprint

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2021
... servicing a wide range of private clients large and small," he said. "Ords has a proud history and heritage of service excellence and is well known for their quality domestic research having been awarded 'Number 1 Emerging Company Research' in recent ...

Challenger to buy industry-fund-owned bank

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 DEC 2020
... targeting $50 billion in total assets by 2025. "This move ensures our funds can focus on our core goal of achieving excellence in superannuation, delivered with care," Togethr Trustees chief executive Scott Cameron said. "We believe that the transaction ...

Industry fund renews Link partnership

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2020
... product innovation." Link recently extended its services with Hostplus, which includes establishing the Hostplus Service Excellence Centre. Walker added that the administration contract is one of the most important strategic partnerships that Cbus has. ...

Westpac enters into court enforceable undertaking

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 DEC 2020
... with weak execution being a key cause of governance issues. APRA concluded Westpac's Customer Outcomes and Risk Excellence (CORE) Program is not sufficient to effectively address wide-ranging risk governance gaps considering new risk governance issues ...

Industry fund shifts service functions to Link

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2020
... communications, complaints and employer servicing functions will transition to Link Group and housed under the Hostplus Service Excellence Centre (HSEC). The internal dispute resolution function will also transfer from Hostplus' trustee office to ...

CBA feels pressure of low rates, profits down

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
... is attributed to the bank's disciplined execution of its strategy. "Our strong balance sheet, focus on operational excellence and the dedication and commitment of our people ensures we remain well placed to support our customers and the wider community ...

Life insurers recognised for innovation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2020
... products and offerings. For health and wellness initiatives, MLC Life won four categories: the Overall Health and Wellness Excellence Award, Devices and Health Tracking Award, Physical and Mental Health Support Award, and Discounts and Healthy Living ...

FS Power50 revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2020
... focus is on the impact of industry change and diminishing adviser numbers, Financial Standard is proud to showcase excellence in advice and celebrate just how bright the future of advice is." To view the full FS Power50 list, click here.

Editor's Choice

Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN
Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA
A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI
Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

Videos

Brought to you by
MORE VIDEOS

Products

Financial Standard Guide To Series

'Guide To' Series

Pocket investment guides featuring adviser case studies and a glossary.
MORE INFO
Financial Standard Publisher's Forum

Publisher's Forum

Investing trends and strategies from the industry’s thought leaders.
MORE INFO
Financial Standard Product Showcases

Product Showcases

Putting the spotlight on investment products that matter.
MORE INFO

Expert Feed

Industry Events

MORE INDUSTRY EVENTS
JUL
9

Mid-year market update 

JUL
21

Advisers Big Day Out - Cairns 

JUL
23

Advisers Big Day Out - Sunshine Coast 

JUL
24

Advisers Big Day Out - Gold Coast 

JUL
28

Advisers Big Day Out - Hobart 

Featured Profile

MORE PROFILES
Brian Redican

Brian Redican

CHIEF ECONOMIST
NEW SOUTH WALES TREASURY CORPORATION
What makes an economist an economist? TCorp chief economist Brian Redican reflects on over three decades of navigating Australia's economic cycles. Riddhima Talwani writes.
READ MORE
The Financial Standard podcast
Tune in each week as we discuss the latest developments in Australia's wealth management industry.
Financial Standard podcast
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
YouTube
Follow Financial Standard on Facebook
Follow Financial Standard on Twitter
Follow Financial Standard on LinkedIn
Follow Financial Standard on Instagram
Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd - ABN 86 095 610 996
part of ISS - Institutional Shareholder Services, © Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved
MarketSage  -  MarketPulse  -  MarketPro  -  Media