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APRA names heavyweight panel to investigate CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
... organisational structure, governance, financial objectives, remuneration and accountability frameworks are conflicting with sound risk management and compliance outcomes. At the time, APRA chairman Wayne Byres said the decision to initiate a prudential ...

APRA launches inquiry into CBA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... failed to meet customer and investor expectations. "Australia's banks are well capitalised, well-regulated and financially sound. However, there have been too many cases and events that have damaged their reputation and standing in the eyes of many Australians ...

Centrepoint Alliance seeks new MD, records strong FY17 profit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... more time with family and friends. Centrepoint Alliance chairman Alan Fisher said de Zwart leaves the growing business in a sound financial position with a strong brand and trusted reputation. "Under John's leadership, Centrepoint has been transformed ...

Financial services leaders push for marriage equality

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... employees to function at their best," the letter stated. "Not only is marriage equality the only truly fair option, it is also a sound economic option given, that a happy workforce is a productive one. To remain competitive and to attract top talent ...

QVG Capital launches inaugural fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... characteristics after which their firm is named - quality, value and growth - is likely to deliver a strong portfolio of fundamentally sound investments. Applications for the fund are open as of September 1, with QVG believing that the ongoing release ...

Advice key to living the dream

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 AUG 2017
... more people with this research and the various stories and insights we're releasing this Financial Planning Week to seek sound financial advice to unlock their own dreams," FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said. The national survey, which was conducted ...

CBA faces anti-money laundering allegations

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017
... clear message to all reporting entities about the importance of meeting their legislative obligations. "By failing to have sound AML/CTF systems and controls in place, businesses are at risk of being misused for criminal purposes," Clark said. "AUSTRAC's ...

Milton to acquire $18m unlisted manager

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017
... frank dividends for the foreseeable future and with total assets valued at $2.9 billion and no debt, the company is in a sound position to maintain its reliable dividend track record."

FOFA breach sees former adviser banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2017
... failed to act in the best interests of the clients as he had not identified the subject matter of the advice; conducted a sound investigation into the financial products that might achieve the objectives and the needs of the client that would reasonably ...

APRA sets new capital target for the big four

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... future, and reduce the need for public sector support. However, a 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 ...