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SimCorp starting to make its mark downunder

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2006

SimCorp is beginning to make its mark in Australia and around the Asia-Pacific with recent wins in Macquarie and Deutsche bank, knocking over industry heavyweight DSTi's Hi-Port. The latest big mandate win came just a few weeks ago when Deutsche Bank ...

ANZ appoints former Westpac insurance boss

... products for Westpac's general insurance business. At Westpac, he headed the implementation of the Financial Services Reform Act complianc across the bank's consumer and business products and marketing. In his new role at ANZ, Howe will drive the insurance ...

Expand FSRA to loans and property advice: CPA Aust

CPA Australia has called for the Financial Services Reform Act (FSRA) to be broadened to cover consumer advice in relation to loans and investment properties. Their call is based upon consumer research they recently sponsored that found consumers want ...

Financial advice quality is improving: CPA Australia

... commissioned by CPA Australia to gauge the impact upon advice quality due to the reforms of the Financial Services Reform Act (FSRA) that have been implemented over the last few years. CPA Australia represents 3000 members who are also financial planners. ...

ASIC pleased with regional advisers

... Investments Commission (ASIC) is encouraged by the efforts of regional advisers to comply with the Financial Services Reform Act following a series of regional adviser visits. ASIC Compliance Directorate executive director Jennifer O'Donnell said the ...

CPA Australia responds to FSR refinements

In response to the Federal Government's proposed refinements to the Financial Services Reform Act, CPA Australia has welcomed the refinements however believes the sections around Statements of Advice (SoA) do not go far enough to meet the stated objectives. ...

ASIC amends stance on wholesale foreign financial service providers

... service providers (PS 176) will be amended to incorporate changes to the law introduced with the Financial Services Reform Act 2003. The modifications to PS 176 will outline issues including clarification of how ASIC identifies the regulatory organisation ...

ASIC to be harsh but fair with super choice regulation

... dealt with severely. This is because it is one of the primary consumer protection devices under the Financial Services Reform Act that when applied to the choice of fund regime can prevent people from losing their retirement savings.

ASIC reorganizes management following Johnston departure

... Johnston played a key role in the transition of the industry to the new standards required under the Financial Services Reform Act. O'Donnell will have responsibility for the regulator's overall surveillance and campaign activity, including financial ...

Accounting profession imposes stricter standards on financial planning members

... members of the accounting profession offering financial advice after perceived undue leniency from the Financial Services Reform Act for these practitioners from certain sections of the community. CPA Australia chief executive Greg Larsen says, "While ...

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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).

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