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PwC chief executives hold too much power: Review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... legacy arrangements and to bring valuable external perspectives and scrutiny," he said. Additionally, Switkowski flagged issues with hierarchy and remuneration. "Some members of the board of partners are, or perceive themselves to be, more junior in ...

Josh Frydenberg takes over as Goldman Sachs chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2023
... and takes on the new role in addition to his current duties, which include offering advice on economic and geopolitical issues. Going forward, Frydenberg will work closely with Goldman Sachs Australia's chief executive Simon Rothery, as well as co-heads ...

Financial services marketing is broken: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2023
... process is simply too long and arduous. Meanwhile, 83% of compliance teams believe marketers use them as a scapegoat when issues with marketing content arise, and about 85% said marketers don't seem to understand why they have to abide by compliance ...

XV Capital plots expansion, fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2023
... objective 10 second digital eye test to those suffering from sporting concussions, head injuries and other mental health issues. Other companies within XV Capital's portfolio include Clubfunders, which enables sports sponsorships and payments, and ...

The Wealth Designers in expansion mode

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... EU and the UK, servicing HNW clients with specialised interests here and in Australia. Dealing with cross-jurisdictional issues is an increasing focus for investors with international perspectives. The firm's offerings are set to grow and widen with ...

ISPT appoints risk, legal chief

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... teams in the property industry across the Asia Pacific region. In his new role, Dean is responsible for overseeing legal issues, risk mitigation strategies, and safety initiatives across the ISPT Group. ISPT chief executive Chris Chapple said: "Andrew's ...

Integrity Life to cease writing new retail policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... executive Chris Powell claiming it was "the good news story" to come out of the Royal Commission, free from the "legacy issues" faced by the large incumbents.

Financial hardship neglect lands Westpac in court

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... responding to its customers' hardship notices. Further, Westpac did not do enough to investigate and rectify the systems issues plaguing its online hardship notification process. If it wins, ASIC is seeking declarations, pecuniary penalties, and adverse ...

IFM Investors appoints head of sustainable investment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... sustainable investing processes, as clients continue to turn their attention towards both the opportunities and challenges of issues like climate change and energy security," Nikulina said. "Maria's in-depth experience and technical knowledge of investment ...

K2 told to freeze distribution of fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
ASIC placed an interim stop order on a residential property fund promoted by K2 Asset Management due to issues with its target market determination (TMD). K2 Asset Management cannot distribute the Storehouse Residential Trust or any information about ...