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Royal Commission unnecessary: FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2017
... the second day of the FSC Leaders Summit, Loane said: "We would question why this couldn't be done with a more simple inquiry instead of an expensive and time-consuming vehicle like a Royal Commission." A Royal Commission by its nature looks backward ...

Labor unyielding on banking Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2017
... Greens-backed proposed bill fell short of one vote in the House of Representatives. "I am not proposing another full blown inquiry into the operation of our financial system - this was done recently - but that the Royal Commission deal with developments ...

Financial services not immune to public inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017
... taken commendable steps in restoring consumers' trust and confidence, it is still not immune to the threat of a public inquiry like the banking sector is currently facing. The industry and its individual organisations cannot afford for misconduct to ...

APRA sets new capital target for the big four

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... CET1 capital ratios for the big four banks to meet the "unquestionably strong" benchmark outlined in the Financial System Inquiry. By 1 January 2020, the big four will need to achieve a CET1 capital ratio of at least 10.5%. APRA said this represents ...

FoFA should also protect retail banking customers: FSU

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... be broadened to retail banking consumers as well, according to the Finance Sector Union. Speaking at yesterday's Senate inquiry into consumer protection in the banking, insurance and financial sector, FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano called for ...

Banks narrowly avoid parliamentary inquiry

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
Australian banks have narrowly dodged the possibility of facing a Royal Commission-style inquiry after a Green's Bill to establish a Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry fell short by a single vote in the House of Representatives yesterday. The Bill ...

Super funds not future ready: Mercer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
... consolidation to affect their own fund. Additionally, 58% of funds regard government regulation and the Productivity Commission inquiry as their fund's top risk, and 55% view it as a dominant force shaping the industry. The report also shows inconsistencies ...

Education key in combatting elder financial abuse

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... knowledge for assisting to be money gatekeepers." McGowan believes the findings of the Australian Law Reform Commission's Inquiry into Elder Abuse will indicate the need for more education, with the new resources working toward fulfilling that need. ...

Water investing makes a splash

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
... face when allocating capital, she says. State-owned monopolies and their stronghold are also a deterring factor. A public inquiry reviewing the efficiency of the water sector is also underway, aiming to establish clear and efficient investment structures ...

APRA announces promotions, new hires

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017
... most recently senior manager, enterprise strategy and risk and also served as a principal adviser in the Financial System Inquiry. Sharyn Reichstein, meanwhile, has become general manager, advice and approvals. Before this role, she was a senior manager ...