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V-Square launches Australian ESG index strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022
... to be sector leaders based on a set of relevant key issues scores that are aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Materiality Framework. Additionally, the index seeks to minimise exposure to companies with carbon transition ...

APRA consults on new operational risk standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
APRA is proposing to introduce new minimum standards for super funds in managing operational risk, opening a new consultation. As part of the consultation, APRA has released Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management which includes minimum ...

UK regulator confirms Consumer Duty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
... Consumer Duty will lead to a major shift in financial services and will promote competition and growth based on high standards. As the Duty raises the bar for the firms we regulate, it will prevent some harm from happening and will make it easier for ...

Holon, Gemini launch retail crypto funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022
... digital assets. It is regularly audited and subject to the capital reserve and cybersecurity requirements and compliance standards like those of a traditional financial institution. Gemini's senior principal of business development Asia Pacific Alex ...

Treasurer announces RBA review

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... saved a large amount of money since the onset of the pandemic - around $260 billion. Secondly, the strength of lending standards gave Bullock confidence in the ability of many households to absorb some increase in interest rates. Bullock also assessed ...

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.