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ASFA issues disclosure and risk management best practice guidelines

... management paper has received APRA's support. Following its review of the ASFA paper, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) acknowledged "a trustee that implements all of the recommendations contained in ASFA's paper would generally meet ...

Wesfarmers to buy Edward Lumley Holdings for $320 million

... under the terms of the proposed deal. The acquisition is subject to approval by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, changes to the corporate structure and finalisation of due diligence and sale terms.

APRA introduces licence fees for new ADIs

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has introduced licence fees of up to $68,200 for new authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), general insurance companies and life insurance companies, it has announced. APRA chief executive ...

IFSA gives thumbs up to draft Superannuation Bill

... "The reforms will require trustees of all superannuation funds to be licensed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), and signify an important step forward in the safety of Australians' savings for retirement," Senator Coonan said. ...

New super initiative sparks familiar political catfight

... issues of competency and independence of financial planners, a failed regulator in the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, a flop in children's accounts and the pressure to work longer. Senator Sherry also claimed that the Liberals' so-called ...

Conroy cautions superannuation funds on use of hedge funds

... funds as part of their investment strategy. Echoing the argument put forward by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Conroy told a Financial Planning Association lunch that although he didn't oppose the use of hedge funds, "trustees ...

APRA warns super funds and life insurers on "legacy issues"

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has emphasised the need for financial institutions - particularly life insurers and superannuation funds - to address "legacy issues" in their normal planning cycle, and also to develop strategies ...

APRA disqualifies ex-Colors superannuation trustee

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has disqualified Jane Mlikota (nee Parkinson) from acting as a responsible officer of a superannuation trustee, investment manager or custodian, it announced today. The disqualification is based ...

St George's $250m subordinated notes issue oversubscribed

... 20 2013. They will be callable by St George under certain conditions (including the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's consent) after five years. The issue comprises a floating rate tranche of $150 million and a fixed/floating rate tranche ...

APRA licensing process "easier" than AFSL: Littrell

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has moved to allay fears among superannuation funds about the potential burdens of its trustee licensing process, declaring they will find it "easier" than the Australian Securities and Investments ...