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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 ...

Fintech regulatory sandbox draft legislation released

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
... engagement, collaboration and innovation ahead of global peers. The report, which surveyed more than 160 financial institutions in 36 countries, including four of Australia's largest banks, showed that artificial intelligence, blockchain and the Internet ...

Trusted advice solves investor confusion: Research

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2017
... source when making investment decisions, compared with 88% of investors globally, whereas our trust in financial institutions was relatively low, at 59%, compared with 62% globally," Haran said. "We as an industry have a role to play. Asset managers ...

Global boutique asset manager opens Sydney office

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... J.P. Morgan. He was responsible for the sales team's distribution of credit and alternative products to financial institutions in Australia and New Zealand. During his 32-year tenure at J.P. Morgan, Taylor held key management and sales roles across credit ...

Macrovue hires from Macquarie and BT

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... as Macrovue's chief technology officer. He brings more than 20 years' experience building software for financial institutions to the role, having led teams delivering trading platform solutions for real time trading and for mid-frequency trading strategies ...