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US debt ceiling agreement reached

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2023
... agreement still represents a compromise. "This means no one got everything they want," he said. "But that's the responsibility of government and the deal is good news for the American people." Biden reinforced that the agreement prevents the "worst ...

Could the anti-woke movement come to Australia?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2023
... same sort of crisis the US has faced." But ESG considerations, panellists said, should be considered part of the responsibility to members - not an add-on. And industry should actively reject the use of this type of politicised language. This language ...

AFCA outlines systemic issues in wealth management

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... 2001 related to client suitability assessments for trading. A particular financial firm was found negligent in its responsibility to evaluate a client's aptitude for trading in high-risk investment products like contracts for difference (CFDs). The ...

Chief distribution officer leaves Praemium

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... business and its strategic direction." Meanwhile, Praemium said: "Denis Orrock, chief strategy officer has assumed responsibility for distribution, marketing, customer success, and platform operations," Praemium said. "Denis will play a key role in building ...

UBS outlines new operating model, leadership

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... subsidiaries and branches, serve its clients, and deal with counterparties and the UBS board will hold overall responsibility for the consolidated group. Pending further integration, Credit Suisse AG will continue to rely on its established governance ...

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
... remain strongly committed to bringing inflation back down to our 2% goal," Powell said. "Price stability is the responsibility of the Federal Reserve, without price stability the economy doesn't work for anyone. Without price stability we will not ...

YFYS sanctions don't help existing members: ISA

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... Xavier O'Halloran said. "We welcome greater scrutiny promised by the regulator, but these funds also have to take responsibility given they have a legal duty to act in the best financial interests of their members." SCA wants greater transparency and ...

Insignia reports advice outflows, adviser losses

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
... enhancements to the ANZ Smart Choice Super product suite demonstrate out focus on process efficiencies and environmental responsibility," Insignia chief executive Renato Mota said. It added that funds under management grew by $2 billion to $85.8 billion ...

Modern slavery on the rise a decade on from Rana Plaza

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... Australia. I do see challenges where organisations are focused on the message rather than the core. The core is responsibility, and that's where greater transparency across a range of stakeholders help us to understand not just the commitment but ...

Retirement officer roles critical in super funds

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
... "We're starting to see these head of retirement roles be created, where there's that core accountability and responsibility for retirement, which makes it much easier to coordinate a holistic retirement strategy," she said. "So, from our perspective ...