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New guidance to improve super funds' understanding of ESG risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... in investment strategy. Responding to submissions to its consultation process for strengthening investment governance standards (SPS 530), the prudential regulator said several submissions contained requests for detailed guidance on managing risks associated ...

Draft changes to super disclosure rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... information with the annual member notices." But: "The current regulations do not align with the Australian Accounting Standards and impose unnecessary costs on funds and their members." With the aim of improving disclosure requirements and providing ...

$150m capital overlay no more for Allianz Australia

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2022
... other institutions over recent years, should send a message to all APRA-regulated entities that we expect continued high standards when it comes to risk culture, risk governance and risk management."

US rocked by inflation disaster

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... bring down high inflation. She said: "Persistently high inflation could sink the recovery and further damage living standards, particularly for the vulnerable." As such Georgieva recommended that most central banks continue to tighten monetary policy ...

Companies' ESG efforts improve

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2022
... financial system to bring about change. Rather the system itself must change by adopting agreed global definitions and standards, and by shining a light on the inevitable complexity of transitioning to a greener, more inclusive economy," it said.

UK regulator appoints Camille Blackburn to leadership team

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
... launched in April. The three-year strategy focuses on reducing and preventing serious harm, setting and testing higher standards, and promoting competition and positive change. The appointments fill a mix of new and existing roles, drawing on internal ...

MSCI launches emissions measuring tool

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022
... added that leveraging climate data and models will help banks, insurers and other institutions to align with key global standards and requirements, including the Taskforce for Climate-Related Disclosure (TCFD) framework, Partnership for Carbon Accounting ...

ASIC bans Melbourne adviser

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022
... June 10. Commenting on the prosecution, ASIC said the banning of Ruthenberg is part of its ongoing efforts to improve standards across the financial services industry. Ruthenberg is also prohibited from managing, supervising, or auditing the provision ...

AMP completes Resolution Life divestment

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2022
... intelligence capabilities that benefit our customers. "We will continue to lead by example like we have in lifting professional standards for the industry, using AI technology for claims assessment and being one of the first life insurers in Australasia ...

Former adviser charged over faked books

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2022
... "They have an obligation to act in the best interests of their clients when providing advice and must adhere to ethical standards and conduct themselves with honesty and professionalism. "ASIC will continue to take action where the conduct of financial ...