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Risk and compliance expertise in demand

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... take advantage of these unique conditions as the trickle down of wage conditions impact the broader economy." Market competition aside, for those Australians looking to move jobs or even careers this financial year, it is important to consider the non-financial ...

Advisory and wealth firm appoints chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... sector, particularly in the mid-tier, is undergoing a period of significant change as new technologies and increased competition re-shape the way services are delivered," he said. "With an extensive footprint in Australia, New Zealand and China, Bentleys ...

Chief economist update: Steady at 24 and counting

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... time. "Inflation is low and is likely to remain so for some time, reflecting low growth in labour costs and strong competition in retailing. A gradual pick-up in inflation is, however, expected as the economy strengthens. The central forecast is for ...

CIPR framework timely but questions remain

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2018
... short implementation deadline will likely result in limited product innovation and limited opportunity for additional competition from new entrants.

Cryptocurrencies on radar but not priority: RBA

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2018
... said. The RBA feels the current level of usage doesn't challenge the bank's mandate (for example, to promote competition), monetary policy or financial stability mandate. "There are only very limited links from cryptocurrencies to the traditional ...

Super fund names new board director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2018
... not-for-profit organisations. LGS said McLean brings a wealth of expertise in superannuation, financial management, social and competition policy, and industrial relations. LGS chair Bruce Miller said he was delighted to welcome McLean to the board. ...

Priestley resigns from ASX, Future Fund boards

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2018
... time when all of the facts and circumstances relevant to this matter are clarified," Priestley said. On June 1, the competition regulator alleged a 2015 institutional placement by ANZ Bank saw the bank and two other parties (identified later in the day ...

BTFG boss backs PC super proposals

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018
... superannuation fund that believes it performs strongly, is well governed and delivers good member outcomes should embrace competition, and by extension, the PC's proposals," he said. The PC report was published on May 29 after a two-year long examination ...

Super State of Origin: Who wins?

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUN 2018
Queensland's recent State of Origin rugby league dominance over New South Wales is mirrored in MySuper performance, Rainmaker's latest superannuation analysis shows. Over one, three and five years, more Queensland-based MySuper products have ...

Charges laid in ANZ criminal cartel conduct case

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUN 2018
... and each of the individuals are alleged to have been knowingly concerned in some or all of the alleged conduct," the competition regulator said in a statement. The charges follow from a two-year long investigation undertaken by Australian Competition ...