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Banks can take lead on financial inclusion

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... financial inclusion isn't merely a corporate responsibility goal, it's a strategic growth opportunity for financial institutions across emerging markets in Asia-Pacific. "Not only does financial inclusiveness have a positive impact on financial institutions' ...

Citigroup takes action on pay inequality

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... proposal. Responding to shareholder pressure, the move by Citi has been described as a major shift for US financial institutions given no financial services company targeted by shareholders regarding pay equity has taken action. In a statement on its ...

Siri and Alexa: The future of banking?

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
... devices a form of chatbot; a technology that is becoming increasingly prevalent among the digital channels of financial institutions. With this in mind, NAB launched 'Talk to NAB' using Google Home in late 2017, enabling customers to ask simple questions ...

French giant intensifies action on global warming

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2017
... that as the engine of the economy that brings individuals, investors and businesses together, banks and financial institutions have the greatest capacity for environmental change. The Paris Climate Agreement aims to keep global warming below two degrees ...

APRA announces new executive general manager

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... community." "In particular, Therese's understanding of the financial system, and the inner workings of complex financial institutions, will help ensure APRA's strategies and supervisory practices remain up-to-date and fit for purpose." McCarthy-Hockey's ...

AFCA, key housing bills passed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... existing schemes. "Given the crucial role of the financial sector, Australians expect high standards from financial institutions," assistant minister to the Prime Minister, James McGraph said. "Where these expectations are not met and consumers wrongfully ...

Misperception of independence jeopardising trust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... followed by those who purchased through an accountant at 68.8% (2.8% increase). Financial planners working for financial institutions ranked third at 68.4% - up 4.9% on the prior corresponding period. Australians least satisfied with the investment performance ...

Institutional advice licensees to continue feeling the heat

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... their models," Alcock said. Non-institutionally aligned platforms offer a simple solution as they provide financial institutions with the choice that investors need under the new requirements, while separating the provision of financial advice from the ...

Planners divided on mental health advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... mental health and disabilities face when dealing with Centrelink, superannuation, financial planning and financial institutions, and believes it is irresponsible for advisers without a relevant background to get involved at this level. "What do you do ...

Goldman Sachs names new raft of managing directors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
... Australian team and an additional three Australians working offshore. Head of financial sponsors Tim Freeman, financial institutions banker Phillipe Perzi, head of energy Stephen Bergin and executive director, securities division Sam Watkins have been ...