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Australian Ethical backs NAB Climate Bond

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2014
... Its ethical credentials have been rigorously assessed against Australian Ethical's Charter, and it is certified in compliance with the international Climate Bonds International Standards," Vernon said. An added investment of $75 million is expected to ...

Court approves Premium Income Fund settlement

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2014
... action started by PIF unit holders sought damages against the former fund manager, a number of its directors, and the compliance plan auditor (a partner of KPMG) in relation to alleged breaches of their obligations under the constitution, the compliance ...

Financial System Inquiry recommendations wrap

STAFF WRITER  |  SUNDAY, 7 DEC 2014
... services and include consideration of competition in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's mandate. Compliance costs and policy processes: Increase the time available for industry to implement complex regulatory change. Conduct post-implementation ...

ATO cold calling to test SMSF trustees

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2014
... obligations they must comply with in having an SMSF," the ATO said. "There are also other scenarios across the ATO's SMSF compliance work where we identify a need to call a trustee to discuss certain matters," the spokesperson said. Harkin recommended ...

NAB launches Australia's first certified climate bond

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2014
... the launch of a so-called 'green bond.' The NAB Climate Bond is also the first bank-issued bond to be certified in compliance with international Climate Bonds Standards, a benchmark to assist investors prioritise investments that finance climate change ...

ATO exec leaves to join consulting firm

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2014
... need to constantly update their skills and expertise," he added. Forsyth's responsibilities at the ATO included active compliance and risk and intelligence responsibilities for all superannuation subject areas. He also has a strong income tax background ...

Magellan expands chairman role, appoints CIO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2014
... Magellan Asset Management Limited. He will also join the management committee, the investment committee and the risk and compliance committee. Meanwhile, Magellan chief executive and managing director Hamish Douglass will assume the additional role of ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2014
... Governance Institute's national conference, including speakers ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft, ASX executive and chief compliance officer Kevin Lewis and APRA deputy chair Ian Laughlin, is on in Brisbane. In equities news, Metcash is expected to post half ...

QSuper appoints Decimal as advice platform provider

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
... Decimal's platform will provide QSuper members with the option for limited financial advice with real time process and compliance management. Decimal executive chairman Michael Sertorio said the company is delighted to be working with QSuper. "It is ...

Anne Street Partners beefs up risk and compliance

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2014
... appointed a legal expert from Centric Wealth. Lisa Hayes joins the company as general counsel and head of legal, risk and compliance. In this role she will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a risk and compliance program across ...