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Westpac plans aggressive platforms play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023
... continued to invest in its platforms, specifically Panorama, with the aim to enable greater efficiency in advisers' practices. Among other things, this included the BT Panorama Online Service Request Tracker, major upgrades to its app, and the introduction ...

CEFC backs agriculture investment platform

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023
... production and enabling them to remain competitive globally. The platform will showcase market leading sustainable land practices to farmers across multiple production and climate regions, offering a pathway to reduce their carbon footprint." The platform ...

AMP rolls out new North features

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023
... advisers to ensure North provides functionality which makes the most meaningful difference to how they operate their practices and deliver advice." Maloney said this is why AMP has prioritised an uplift to the ROA process. "Our enhanced MyNorth Lifetime ...

Treasury to scrap advice admin burdens, boosts intra-fund advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
... to financial advisers (relevant providers)." Jones said trustees will be provided with legal clarity around current practices for the payment of adviser service fees (accepted in principle Recommendation 7). Further to making advice more accessible ...

Treasury mandates APRA consider climate risks in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... resilient and competitive financial system." In the statement, Treasury said the government expects APRA to "promote prudent practices and transparency in relation to climate-related financial risks and the adoption of climate reporting standards by ...

Perth-based Ponzi scheme shut down by court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... interests of consumers and upholding the integrity of the financial services sector, sending a clear message that unlicensed practices will not be tolerated."

Suncorp wage scandal comes to a head

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... lieu of notice, meal allowances, and superannuation were all impacted. Following an internal review of pay and leave practices, along with rostering systems, Suncorp unearthed systemic underpayments. The bank reported itself to the Fair Work Ombudsman ...

Advice practice valuations rise: Radar Results

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... prices. The findings are based on Radar Results' latest data, which saw a 6% to 11% increase in the value of advice practices currently on the market. Investment and super clients with the following demographics are selling with multiples as follows ...

Super funds consider future of PwC contracts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... Supplier Code of Conduct. Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets out our expectations of behaviours and ethical business practices for our suppliers." Hostplus uses KPMG as internal auditor and PwC as independent auditor. "Hostplus is aware of the concerns ...

Northern Trust launches asset owner platform

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... networking opportunities. A-Suite also aims to serve as a platform where peers across the globe can benchmark and share best practices, the custodian said. Northern Trust Americas head of asset owners Melanie Pickett said the launch is very exciting ...