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Aware Super moves to acquire OptiComm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... meeting to consider the Uniti takeover bid for tomorrow (October 13) but it is now seeking a postponement of that meeting in light of the new takeover proposal from Aware Super. "The OptiComm board considers the value premium of the consideration offered ...

AUSTRAC releases guidance on wildlife trafficking

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... said organised criminals use services provided by financial services institutions to move and disguise illicit funds. In light of this, she believes the private sector has a crucial role to play in stopping the trafficking of Australia's native animals. ...

Adviser sentenced to eight years' prison

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2020
... knew Dick but that he had no idea of the fraudulent behaviour and felt shattered and betrayed when the information came to light. "Mr Dick has been found to have breached the trust of his clients, who included unsophisticated investors and intellectually ...

MLC Life hires wealth and partnerships lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2020
... and challenge the more established group insurers. "Insurance inside superannuation is experiencing significant change in light of COVID-19, and we need to ensure we're providing the right support and expertise to superfunds as they navigate their ...

Frydenberg bets on infrastructure for recovery

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
An additional $10 billion will help rebuild the nation's ageing infrastructure and ultimately create more jobs to stabilise the flailing economy, according to the Treasurer. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is hoping the infrastructure spent on ...

Another MLC advice firm exits group

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... at their options," he said. In early September, HFM & Partners announced it is leaving MLC-owned GWM Adviser Services in light of the acquisition by IOOF. Managing director Scott Haywood said being part of the biggest group of advisers was one of the ...

BABL named, shamed over Great Southern

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2020
... independent chair Ian Govey said. "We acknowledge the work the bank has undertaken to date to address the issues that came to light following an audit into Great Southern Loan's operations, and to fix the root causes to ensure Code compliance. "We also ...

BlackRock clamps down on work romances

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... having an affair with a subordinate, Bloomberg reported. Many firms are reckoning with their sexual harassment policies in light of the #MeToo movement. AMP Capital for example, has come under fire amid accusations fired against executive Boe Pahari. ...

ASIC, IOSCO report on debt capital raisings

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... both the confidence of issuers as well as investors, resulting in reduced participation and increased funding costs. In light of this, the regulator argues that the management of risks associated with allocation of debt securities is essential; as is ...

ASIC extends advice, capital raising provisions

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... advice to members relating to ERS. "ASIC will continue to monitor the appropriateness of these temporary relief measures in light of the impacts of COVID-19 on capital markets and on the demand for financial advice," the regulator said. Furthermore ...