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HUB24 profits surge 64%

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2023
... the business has performed "in line with expectations" with enhanced engagement with customers and increased industry advocacy to position for further growth. Class' capabilities have also been leveraged across HUB24, it said. While the number of active ...

APRA toughens stress testing frequency, valuation stance

KARREN VERGARA, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... influence or investment market presence, including engaging with investees, making public statements, undertaking policy advocacy and voting, to generate value in investments." Those engaging in stewardship activities, APRA wants them to demonstrate ...

FAAA celebrates membership renewals, anticipates more

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2023
... we have to create better outcomes for the financial advice profession," Abood said. "This is particularly important in advocacy, where there are plenty of issues on the FAAA agenda: including the unreasonable hike in the ASIC industry levy, the continuing ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... talented team as it drives reforms in the best financial interest of members. "ISA's impressive public policy output and advocacy programs combined with the joint marketing campaign make it a unique and highly effective peak body," he said. "I'd like ...

Greg Combet steps down as IFM Investors, ISA chair

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2023
... executive Bernie Dean, and previously, David Whiteley," he said. Combet's time as ISA chair saw several successful advocacy measures implemented, including protection of the legislated increase to the superannuation guarantee and the announcement ...

Perth-based Ponzi scheme shut down by court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... executive director financial services enforcement Tim Mullaly said: "ASIC is actively engaging with industry and consumer advocacy groups to raise awareness about the risks associated with unlicensed advisors and providing guidance on identifying legitimate ...

Women in Super appoints chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... is the chief executive of ESSSuper, a role she took on last year. Prior, she was group executive - brand, engagement, advocacy, and product at Cbus for five years. She is also a former deputy chief executive of Industry Super Australia. In addition to ...

Ignition Advice appoints Sally Loane as chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... organisation, together with deep knowledge of media and corporate affairs," he said. "Her experience in policy development and advocacy, specifically in the wealth sector and with a wide range of stakeholders, will be particularly valuable to our business." ...

Martin Fahy to step down as ASFA chief

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2023
... over as an interim replacement. Fahy took up the position in 2016 and is due to depart in the coming weeks. The super advocacy body said the former chief led it through a transformational and turbulent period in the sector. "... including the Protecting ...

Don't discount Vietnam: Dragon Capital

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... reporting on climate change risk and VEIL is a pioneer in Vietnam in this respect." VEIL portfolio manager Dien Vu added that advocacy is essential for responsible investors to promote sustainability and accountability. "VEIL actively encourages its ...