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Pain of commodity price increases to last: World Bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
In its latest commodity markets outlook, the World Bank has warned prices will likely remain high through to the end of 2024 and the transition to cleaner energy may be delayed. It comes as latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows the largest ...

FPA names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2022
... is well placed to build on membership engagement and advocacy of the leadership team. "I know that I am handing over to a safe and experienced yet innovative pair of hands with David, as our association enters a new era with a new chief executive and ...

DTCC poaches longstanding BNY Mellon executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2022
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has appointed Francis (Frank) La Salla as president and chief executive of the company, effective August 12. La Salla joins DTCC following a 28-year career at BNY Mellon, where he held several senior-level ...

SMSFA collaborates with APRA on rollover improvements

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 22 APR 2022
... determined as the SMSFA to remove the barriers that prevent funds from being transferred between sectors in a timely and safe manner. Burgess added: "Ultimately from the SMSF Association's perspective we would like to reach agreement with the APRA regulated ...

Fund inflows drop sharply: Calastone

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2022
... hedge against inflation due to rental price rises over time. She went on to describe commercial real estate as "a relative safe haven in the current climate."

Parliamentary committee hears KPMG assumed 'conflicting engagements knowingly'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2022
A public accountability committee that inquired and reported on the Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) has uncovered several damaging findings, including that KPMG engagements were 'rife with conflict'. The TAHE has been the subject of serious accounting ...

APRA champions flexible financial technology regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022
APRA chair Wayne Byres has espoused the importance of getting the 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 ...

Deerpath Capital opens local office

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
Deerpath Capital Management is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a dedicated operation in Australia. The firm will offer new vintages of closed-end credit funds to institutional investors, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. ...

EQT wins AFL Players' Association mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2022
... since 2011. The mandate includes ongoing management of member services. The AFLPA said it was vital members' money was in safe hands. "A playing career in the AFL is very limited, so it's important that there are programs in place to reward players for ...

Westpac now an open book on pay

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022
Westpac has informed employees they are now free to discuss their salaries with one another, saying it will no longer enforce confidentiality clauses in contracts. Making the announcement yesterday, Westpac said its decision actually dates back to December ...