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Climate crisis tops list of risks for 2020s

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2020
For the first time, climate crisis and environmental degradation have taken out the top five spots in a list ranking the risks most likely to impact the world over the coming decade. It comes as extreme weather events batter the world; with fires burning ...

Financial Standard Holiday Cooking Guide 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019
... Check to see that the loaf does not over-brown. It's ready when the base is a nice brown colour. When you tap it should sound hollow. This creates very crusty flavoursome bread. You can experiment with different flours and whole grains - I've ...

APRA joins in on Westpac scrutiny

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2019
... serious allegations that question the prudential standing of Australia's second largest bank. "While Westpac is financially sound, there are potentially substantial gaps in risk governance that need to be closed," Lonsdale said. "Given the nature of ...

Government fund appoints new chair

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 DEC 2019
A $110 billion superannuation fund has appointed a new chair as it continues to sound out another fund for a potential merger. Don Luke is taking over as the chair of QSuper as incumbent chair Karl Morris steps down after two terms. Luke was most recently ...

ATO issue SMSF scam warning

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2019
... second opinion. There are simple checks you can undertake yourself, or you can talk to a registered tax professional for sound advice," she said.

Mercer hires from industry fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
... particularly for superannuation funds, it is more important than ever," Mercer Pacific's chief executive Ben Walsh said. "Sound governance, a proactive approach to risk management and strong relationships with our regulators are among our bedrocks ...

Enforcement appetite is working: APRA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
... financial system. "From the perspective of traditional metrics, the financial system and most entities within it are financially sound and resilient. This is important, and shouldn't be taken for granted. It serves the Australian community well - a thriving ...

Tasplan chief to exit, merger confirmed

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
... said a tripartite merger was too complex operationally, and the industry is unlikely to see many even as funds continue to sound each other out for mergers.

How personality tests add value in advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
Two financial advisers in Sydney say they are on to the next big thing - helping clients succeed through rigorous, double-blind, scientifically backed personality tests. Tristan Scifo and Harry Goldberg at Purpose Advisory offer Personality Typing Coaching ...

APRA to take transparent approach

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... institutions could not simply pin their prudential health on strong balance sheets, despite recognising the "financially sound and resilient" nature of the nation's banks, insurers and superannuation licensees. "Although governance, culture, remuneration ...