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Australian Unity creates new partnerships role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2019
... said: "Two key areas of strategic growth for Australian Unity Trustees are philanthropy and estate planning and Sally will focus on both, as she builds and maintains relationships with lawyers, financial advisers, private bankers, HNW clients and associated ...

Rainmaker Group acquires Money magazine

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2019
Rainmaker Group has acquired Money magazine from Bauer Media. Rainmaker Group confirmed today its transaction with Bauer to acquire the iconic Australian title is complete. Money will become Rainmaker's key consumer title under its media division ...

AMP scraps bonuses

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
... customers and shareholders." AMP chief executive Francesco De Ferrari said: "2019 will be a transitional year for AMP, where we focus on repositioning our business for the future." "Our first priority is the separation of our wealth protection and mature ...

AFA takes red pen to Hayne report

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
The Association of Financial Advisers has stepped up its opposition to the Royal Commission's final report, claiming the inquiry failed to acknowledge the value of advice. In a paper released by the association this week, AFA general manager policy ...

Royal Commission will guide remuneration standard: APRA

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
... found remuneration "practices were not as robust as they should be." Brennan also said the standard will have a significant focus on governance and accountability. He said the regulator has consistently supported the view that the Banking Executive Accountability ...

ABA moves to protect vulnerable customers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
... Customers at risk of elder abuse, those ending a violent relationship and people experiencing long-term illness are the focus of new guidelines proposed by the Australian Banking Association. The ABA opened a consultation to the public which will result ...

Neilsons sell 10% of Platinum

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
Billionaire fund manager Kerr Neilson and philanthropist Judith Neilson sold $300 million of their stake in Platinum Asset Management, to put money towards philanthropy and personal investments. The Platinum co-founder now has a retaining control over ...

Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank merger likely

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
... our homework. In this regard, we have made a lot of progress in the last couple of months." Sewing called for employees to focus on their "daily business" and on clients amidst the reports. A German union, Verdi, responded, saying it estimates 10,000 ...

Westpac exits personal advice, restructures leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
... retirement, or protecting the things that matter most to them," he said. He added the changes allow the group to better focus investment in areas where it has a competitive advantage, like platforms and insurance. "It also follows previous strategic ...

Negative gearing reforms not a panacea: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019
... after the election. All property taxes should also be considered, Kelly said, adding a holistic approach is needed. The focus should not be on negative gearing and capital gains tax as if it's the "panacea to housing affordability." "The ALP needs ...