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Scammers prey on lonely hearts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 14 FEB 2022
... million in 2019. Overall, Westpac customers lost more than $18 million to dating and romance-related scams during the pandemic. Scamwatch warns that romance scammers prey on the emotions of victims. They often use 'love bombing' techniques, such as professing ...

ASX chief steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 FEB 2022
... global exchange leader. I wish to thank all our people for their professionalism and dedication, particularly during the pandemic." Stevens will stay until his successor commences. Despite leaving during a pivotal time as the company replaces its underpinning ...

Boards still lagging on diversity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 FEB 2022
... whether boards are set up to navigate an increasingly complex, global and unstable landscape. It found that the post-pandemic operating environment requires greater diversity of thinking to better respond to risks and maximise opportunities. And, the ...

CFA releases disappointing pass rate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 FEB 2022
... institute is "continuing to make great strides in seating candidates who have experienced an exam deferral due to the pandemic". "We understand how important it is for candidates to maintain study momentum and to stay on schedule with their exams as ...

Acquisitions bolster Kelly Partners results

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 FEB 2022
... recent COVID-19 outbreak, management may revisit these strategies to protect the group from the potential impacts of the pandemic," the firm said. Some of the acquisitions made during the six months include a financial advice and accounting firm based ...

2021 lined homeowners' pockets: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022
... results is that it shows if you have a job, superannuation and you own or are paying off your home, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you did pretty well last year, at least financially," Dunnin said. "But if you don't, you didn't. "Which is why ...

Pinnacle folds boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022
... Capital and gained another 10% stake in Coolabah Capital Investments, taking its ownership to 35%. At the height of the pandemic, Pinnacle received $1.2 million in JobKeeper payments over the course of two financial years, all which Pinnacle did not ...

Future Fund now over $200bn

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2022
... Costello said the fund has been carefully positioned to successfully navigate the challenges thrown up by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it has delivered exceptional returns. "The biggest challenge for investment at present is rising inflation, rising interest ...

Risk, compliance salaries soar: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 FEB 2022
... this year continues to see upward pressure on salaries in the risk and compliance space. While it reflects the overall pandemic-induced salary trend, it's also driven by demand for more niche expertise and a lack of candidates. Data released by Kaizen ...

NSW small businesses offered support

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... tests." "While the financial impact of the Omicron wave has been on a much smaller scale than we saw at the start of the pandemic, we know there are still some businesses who will need this tailored support to keep doors open and staff employed over ...