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Industry bodies call for delay to Payday Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025

... entitlements with wages. It would curb the issue of unpaid super in Australia by increasing the penalties for employer non-compliance; it's estimated some $41.5 billion in super has gone unpaid over the past nine years. Still, the groups have said ...

Global X recruits key executives

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025

... lead, Steven Romei, has a strong track record in scaling operational frameworks, including product operations, risk and compliance and change management. Romei joins from State Street Global Advisors, where he held the role of Head of Product Oversight ...

Mercer Super recruits whistleblower as risk chief

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 8 MAY 2025

... one for me will be to build the best Line 2 risk team in the superannuation industry," he said. "If you are a risk or compliance professional... keep an eye out - job advertisements will begin appearing shortly." Last August, Mercer Super was fined for ...

FAAA calls for stronger consumer protections in advice reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

... requirements. "A principles-based approach and reliance on professional judgement in the law will legally put clients, not compliance, at the forefront of the provision of financial advice," it said. Regarding advice through super, it reiterated that ...

Macquarie reprimanded again for derivatives compliance failures

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

ASIC is again taking action against Macquarie Bank for "multiple and significant compliance failures" relating to its futures-dealing business and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trade reporting. The failures have been undetected for many years ...

Licensees slash compliance spending: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

An alarming number of licensees are spending less on compliance, a new survey from Holley Nethercote shows, but a slew of reforms slated within the next 18 months could catch them off guard. Out of the 179 AFS Licensees and 29 credit licensees surveyed ...

Australia tops list for financial services job growth

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

... the global stage alongside economic powerhouses like the US and India," he said. The research found that roles within compliance, risk management and digital transformation were the most sought after. Robert Walters said the demand was driven by recent ...

Clime awarded $183m mandate from US firm

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025

... pre-commitments of $47 million (US$30million). Commencement of the offering is subject to Clime's own legal and compliance review. Clime said it was awarded the mandate after Sphinx met "challenges" in identifying a "capable and right-sized" partner ...

AFCA highlights 'pattern of delays' in super

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 29 APR 2025

... "Financial firms must invest in sufficient resourcing and proper processes to ensure timely responses to AFCA requests, and compliance with its obligations cooperate which can be found under A.9.1 of the AFCA Rules and our Engagement Charter," AFCA said. ...

Super moves: Aware Super, Future Fund, Cbus

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 24 APR 2025

... Workers' Union. The super fund noted: "Mark brings extensive skills to the board, including in regulatory and legislative compliance, financial reporting, business administration and employee relations. He also has experience in business reorganisation ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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