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APRA intensifies scrutiny of underperformers

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 10 SEP 2021

... prudential regulator is cracking down further on the superannuation funds that failed the performance test, chair Wayne Byres warned this morning. Last week, APRA named 13 super funds that failed its inaugural performance test. The House of Representatives ...

Pain ahead for super trustees on unlisted valuations

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 6 SEP 2021

... In August 2020, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics public hearing questioned APRA's Wayne Byres and Helen Rowell on what the regulator was doing to monitor the revaluations. Now, the regulator is set to publish a review ...

APRA releases draft climate change guidance

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021

... Paris Agreement, APRA has been raising awareness of climate-related risks to the financial sector," says APRA chair Wayne Byres. "Given the unique and long-term nature of the risks, however, processes to measure, monitor and manage climate-related financial ...

Super funds to answer to new APRA enforcer

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 19 MAR 2021

... take over primary responsibility for overseeing the general, life and private health insurance sector. APRA chair Wayne Byres welcomed Cole to the regulator and said he is looking forward to working with her to safeguard the wellbeing of the Australian ...

APRA commends super funds on tough year

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2021

... bushfires at the start of the year, and the super industry reacting to the government's early release scheme. APRA chair Wayne Byres said impact on households and businesses across the country was profound and dramatic. "APRA-regulated financial institutions ...

Your Future, Your Super on APRA to-do list

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2021

... risk and complete the ongoing review of the capital framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions. APRA chair Wayne Byres said while the industry demonstrated its resilience in 2020 on the back of substantial public sector support, it was important ...

APRA rolls out new assessment model

ANNABELLE DICKSON | WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020

... resolution considerations and could lead to a change in intensity of supervision for some institutions. APRA chair Wayne Byres said that while the PAIRS and SOARS framework worked well but APRA has needed to increase its scrutiny of governance, culture ...

APRA, ACCC sign new MoU

ALLY SELBY | TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020

... anti-competitive arrangements. The new MoU has also been written in simpler language to increase transparency. APRA chair Wayne Byres said the new MoU solidifies the regulators' relationship, as they work towards supporting a "safe, competitive and efficient ...

APRA reviews priorities in super

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2020

... accounts, and the operational resilience of key service providers such as administrators. Across the broad, chair Wayne Byres said APRA has been flexible and responsive to the rapidly changing environment. "It has meant that many aspects of last year's ...

APRA reopens for licences

ANNABELLE DICKSON | MONDAY, 10 AUG 2020

... similar business. However, APRA will accept new licence applications from any entity from September 2020. APRA chair Wayne Byres said: "In the case of licensing, we considered it appropriate to suspend the issuance of licenses in light of the high level ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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