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UN PRI gets tough and de-lists signatories

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2009
The United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) is kicking out around six signatories next month for failing to fulfill their reporting duties. James Gifford, executive director of the PRI, said the signatories would be de-listed after ...

Don't confuse advice: Guardian

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2009
Guardian Financial Planning is asking the Government to steer clear of calling the trustee and member interaction 'advice' and clarify that the level of communication proposed is at best 'informed guidance' - not advice. The planning firm is also asking ...

No proof lack of regulation caused GFC: APRA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2009
Just because the GFC happened doesn't mean it was caused by a lack of regulation, said a senior APRA executive in a major speech this week. "Just because one event follows another does not mean that the first event caused the second event," explained ...

Suncorp re-names wealth division

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2009
... and the new business unit name sends a strong message to all stakeholders that our business model is aligned to our aspiration." Suncorp Life encompasses the life insurance business which is supported by the asset management and super & investments divisions. ...

Singapore pushes for online economy

MEDIA RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2009
There is a new threat to Australia's aspirations to become Asia's financial hub and it is "virtual", after Singapore announced this month that it plans to spend big on IT to build an "online economy". IT research firm Ovum has released a fresh report ...

AIST chair set sights on UN PRI board

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2009
Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) chair, Ian Robertson, has nominated for a position on the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) board. Local Government Superannuation (LGS) trustee, Robertson was integral ...

FPA recommends fee-for-service advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
In a day that marks a new chapter in the financial services sector, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has recommended to the government that the standard remuneration model for advice should be fee-for-service, citing that the "commission-based ...

Allianz provides BankWest insurance

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2008
BankWest and Allianz Finance signed a referral relationship whereby the West Australian banking group refers all new debtor finance customers to Allianz Finance. The deal means besides new debtor customers, existing debtor finance clients will been ...

BNP Paribas wins six years with AMP

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2008
BNP Paribas Securities Services has won a six year custody and fund administration services mandate with AMP Ltd. BNP Paribas yesterday confirmed the extension of the AMP contract until 2014. AMP however is not a new client of BNP Paribas, which has ...

ANZ appoints key staff in Asia

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2008
ANZ appointed former St George Bank insurance managing director, Sean West to managing director, wealth Asia. West has significant wealth management experience across operations, product development, business development, distribution and advice. Prior ...