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Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank merger likely

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
Deutsche Bank confirmed it is in discussions with Commerzbank, but say there is "no certainty any transaction will occur." Deutsche Bank chief executive Christian Sewing said in a letter to employees: "Today we have informed the public that, in the ...

Indigenous super access needs improvement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
Two years since AUSTRAC updated its guidance on overcoming identification issues for Indigenous people, there is more work to be done on the superannuation industry front. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck ...

FSC to enact binding standard on genetic testing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
The life insurance industry is pushing ahead with the rollout of new rules on genetic testing despite a delay. There had been plans to launch a new Life Insurance Code of Practice from July 1, but during the feedback period the Financial Services Council ...

Westpac exits personal advice, restructures leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
Westpac is realigning its wealth strategy and BT Financial Group will cease as a standalone division. The group has also agreed to sell a number of advisers to Viridian Advisory. BT Financial Group will cease to be a standalone division of Westpac Group. ...

IOOF faces class action

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019
The lawyer who led $300 million of claims during the Storm Financial crisis is preparing a class action against IOOF. Quinn Emanuel partner Damian Scattini said the firm will next week file a claim in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The class ...

RBA issues stern climate change warning

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019
The Reserve Bank of Australia says the economy faces an "abrupt" blow to financial stability from climate change. In a speech, RBA's deputy governor Guy Debelle said climate change will likely have a permanent effect on the Australian economic landscape. ...

Brookfield acquires 62% of Oaktree Capital

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
Brookfield Asset Management is set to acquire 62% of Oaktree Capital, creating a $672 billion alternative investment behemoth. The 120-year-old Canadian firm will pay roughly $6.8 billion for the stake in Oaktree Capital. Following the transaction ...

Liquidation likely for Halifax

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
Halifax administrators updated investors on the future of the beleaguered online stockbroking firm, with signs pointing to liquidation. The firm - whose AFSL was suspended shortly after it went into voluntary administration in November 2018 - was found ...

Chief economist update: Breaking up is hard to do

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
"They say that breaking up is hard to do, now I know, I know that it's true..." - Neil Sedaka. This song must be playing in UK prime minister Theresa May's head - it should as it did in mine - when a second round of voting in the House of Commons ...

Rejuvenated APRA asserts authority

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
APRA issued a stern warning to super funds to expect a more assertive and demanding prudential regulator that will crack down on underperformance and poor cooperation. But it is being held back by the long-awaited passage of a Bill. Deputy chair Helen ...