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Financial services not immune to public inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017
... customer and regulator expectations, enabling them to identify and appropriately resolve any concerns in a controlled, proactive manner. He warned that more Australians want greater control over their finances and are placing greater faith in their own ...

APRA sets new capital target for the big four

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... strong capital position still needs to be complemented by sound governance and risk management within ADIs, and on-going proactive supervision by APRA," Byres said. APRA's finalised target follows the regulator expressing concerns regarding the banks' ...

Macquarie leads alternatives pack

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... back of declining bond yields and robust property fundamentals, the report said, highlighting the government has been proactive in encouraging institutional investors to invest in infrastructure. On a global scale, Macquarie Group ranked fifth out of ...

AIA refreshes Vitality program

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2017
AIA Australia has enhanced its life insurance offering with the launch of OneLife, aiming to help members achieve healthier lifestyles via its Vitality program. OneLife is an online community that can help improve health literacy and support members ...

Wealth firm lists on ASX with $7.3m IPO

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
A wealth management and chartered accountancy firm is about to list on the ASX following an initial public offering of 7.3 million shares at $1 per share. Kelly+Partners (ASX: KPG) was established in 2006, currently operates 12 offices in Sydney and ...

Gen Y leading retirement readiness: research

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
More than half of Generation Y respondents in a recent RaboDirect survey indicated they would be adequately funded for retirement, compared to 31% of Gen Xers and 30% of baby boomers. The findings came out of RaboDirect's Super & Retirement Report ...

Funds management not up to scratch: ASIC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
... growing consumer expectations, our surveillance showed there is still some work to be done." The report is the result of a proactive surveillance program under which ASIC reviewed 28 responsible entities, managing over $49 billion in scheme property ...

Hassle-free housing investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
Advisers can help keep the Australian dream of owning a property alive in the midst of the affordability crisis with the option of fractional ownership in residential housing. Actively seeking relationships with financial advisers, BRICKX chief executive ...

Administrator retains $820m super fund mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
... fund is pleased to continue its longstanding relationship with SuperBPO. "Through their personalised service model and proactive member support we can enhance members' long-term financial position, well-being and security," Kogios said. Working closely ...

ATO hits back at claims of inadequacy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017
... contributions due to employer failings. In handing down its findings, the committee blamed the ATO's reactive rather than proactive practices for the loss of government revenue and increased reliance on the Age Pension. The committee also found the ATO ...