Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 491 - 500 of 6442 results for "regulatory"

InterPrac hit with $22m in AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... AFSLs, which includes InterPrac. Sequoia said the new committee has an "ongoing commitment to the highest standards of regulatory alignment, governance maturity, and risk management." "It introduces an elevated and independent governance layer above ...

Invesco acquires RetireAustralia for $845m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... need for high-quality seniors housing and care as we address evolving demographics." The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in the final quarter of the 2025 calendar year. NZ Super co-chief investment officer Will ...

Geopolitics, private credit force insurers to 'shift gears': Janus Henderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... sentiment decreased from 58% last year to 36% in 2025. Subsequently, the importance of profit volatility (23% to 32%) and regulatory capital stability (14% to 24%) has risen, with life insurers particularly attentive to maintaining regulatory capital ...

ASIC says Cboe listing will 'foster competition'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
ASIC has confirmed it is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, a subsidiary of Cboe Global Markets (Cboe). ASIC said the move would foster competition and innovation, creating more opportunities for companies ...

FCA fines Neil Woodford, WIM $94m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
Former 'YouTube fundie' Neil Woodford and his defunct company have been collectively fined more than £45 million ($94m) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator fined Woodford £5.89 million ($12.1m) and banned him from being ...

PC recommends switch to digital financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
... limiting a potentially enormous growth opportunity." The report also recommends the government establish simple, flexible regulatory pathways to give individuals and businesses greater access to data that relates to them. The pathways would "meet sectors ...

APRA slaps $5.5m capital penalty on KeyInvest

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
APRA has placed an additional $5.5 million capital requirement and additional licence conditions on KeyInvest over risk framework flaws and questionable long-term objectives. KeyInvest is a life insurance company and friendly society that primarily ...

Guilty plea entered in Ponzi scheme case

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
A man who carried on a financial services business without and AFSL and duped investors out of nearly $2 million has pleaded guilty to dishonest conduct and dealing with proceeds of crime. Ashley Arandez pleaded guilty to dishonest conduct, unlicensed ...

HESTA snags Equip Super risk chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... for HESTA members," Blakey said. "Her proven track record in delivering complex transformation projects and extensive regulatory experience make her a fantastic addition to the executive team as we navigate an increasingly complex environment." Alford ...

Lederer Group bids for Elanor Commercial Property Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... rights issue, however, any equity raising is subject to market conditions, final Responsible Entity Board approval, regulatory approvals and securing suitable underwriting support for the rights issue," Elanor said at the time. Within the broader business ...