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ASIC to scrutinise intra-fund advice

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
Superannuation funds can expect a higher level of scrutiny of their intra-fund advice operations over the coming year, according to Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) deputy chairman Peter Kell. Kell said the regulator's increased ...

CBA appoints litigators as customer advocates

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2014
... confirm media reports that chairman David Turner and chief executive Ian Narev have been asked to appear in front of the Scrutiny of Financial Advice inquiry, conducted by the Senate Economics Committee. In an interview on ABC Radio, the Committee's ...

Australia's pension system second best in the world

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2014
... aged population," Knox said. "This shift means communication to members has never been more important or come under more scrutiny from members, regulators, employers, consumer groups, politicians and the media." Speaking at the launch of the index, AustralianSuper ...

NAB takes a $1bn hit

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2014
... Clydesdale Bank and interest rate hedging products. Along with other UK banks, the Clydesdale Bank has faced ongoing scrutiny over the selling of its payment protection insurance and interest rate hedging products. "There remains a wide range of uncertain ...

Coalition Senators head-to-head over FoFA

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2014
... Cormann on August 27 but, according to the latest report, "the minister's response has not satisfactorily addressed the key scrutiny concern (...) that the regulation makes fundamental legislative change that may be more appropriate for parliamentary ...

Opposition wants to postpone vote on FoFA bill

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2014
... the financial services industry and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) remain "under intense scrutiny and pressure-from parliament, press, and the public-to demonstrate that they will not allow unscrupulous advisors to prey on ...

CEO pay at lowest level in decade

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2014
... increased pay were unfounded. ACSI chief executive Gordon Hagart said the study findings showed the benefit of investor scrutiny: "When investors behave like owners, and make it clear to boards their expectations around executive pay, Australian boards ...

Get ready for activist members, super funds told

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014
Superannuation funds should prepare for an increased scrutiny of their investments from members, regulators and activists, according to New Zealand Superannuation Fund manager for responsible investment Anne-Maree O'Connor. Speaking at the Australian ...

SPAA defends SMSF tax rules

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2014
... retirees - applies to all retirees, not just SMSFs. She voiced full support for the tax imputation system, which is under scrutiny from the Financial System Inquiry.

Super tax in firing line

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014
... according to BT chief economist Dr Chris Caton. "The generosity of the super taxation structure will come under intense scrutiny as budgetary pressure increases on the Australian economy," Caton said. The senior financial services executive made the ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN  |   12:33PM
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA  |   11:56AM
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |   11:09AM
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA  |   12:20PM
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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