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ASIC working to improve breach reporting regime

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2022
ASIC has said it is focused on improving the breach reporting regime that came into effect last October, following concerns that it's not operating as intended. The regime, which applies to all AFSL and ACL holders, commenced in October 2021 and ...

APRA champions flexible financial technology regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
... Australian regulatory balance right with a clear plan, flexible approach and coordinated response. In a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia, Byres said that global crises have demanded our time and attention but while we're focused ...

Legal expert to lead QAR

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
A legal expert will take the reins in leading the Quality of Advice Review, Senator Jane Hume announced this afternoon, adding that the terms of reference have also been finalised. Allens partner Michelle Levy, a specialist in financial services, life ...

AMP Capital, Dexus secure another tenant for new skyscraper

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2022
AMP Capital and Dexus have secured another tenant for Sydney's soon to be completed Quay Quarter Tower, bringing occupancy to 89%. Law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery (JWS) has committed to 3500 square metres of the 52-level building, currently under ...

FSCP panel members named

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 15 FEB 2022
Thirty-one part-time members of the Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) have been appointed by Treasury as the new disciplinary regime kicks off. The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response - Better Advice) Act 2021 established ...

Pinnacle adds to US leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 1 FEB 2022
Pinnacle is strengthening its overseas operations, adding another managing director to its Americas business. Some of Pinnacle's strongest inflows have been coming from US institutional investors, the group said, giving rise to the appointment of Jack ...

Frydenberg pledges to move on crypto regulation

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
... outlined the government's plans to move forward with new crypto asset reforms in 2022. In a speech to the Australian-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) yesterday, the Federal Treasurer described the move as the most significant update to Australia's payments ...

Pensioners could solve skills shortage

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... Australians' Age Pension could be the solution to the current skills shortage crisis. This is according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is calling on the federal government to look at the semi-retired population to fill ...

Law firm adds financial services partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2021
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed a new partner in financial services regulatory specialist Steven Rice. Rice joined the Corrs Financial Services Group team earlier this month, based in Sydney. He specialises in financial services, financial markets ...

Suncorp names chief risk officer

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2021
Suncorp Group hired the former London-based IG Group chief commercial officer to take on its risk function. Bridget Messer is expected to commence as chief risk officer in Brisbane early next year after she relocates from the UK. Messer spent the last ...