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Juliette Zuppicich joins list of banned ex-Colors directors

... banned from acting as a superannuation trustee, investment manager or custodian, the Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority (APRA) said today. APRA has already banned former Colors directors Norman Zuppicich, John Bayford and Jane Mlikota for ...

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 ...

Super investment in innovative strategies "questionable": APRA

... financial investments that may involve a higher level of risk-such as hedge funds-the Australian and Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced. "Superannuation is for many Australians a compulsory investment aimed at achieving a reasonable ...

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 ...

Assirt throws weight behind hedge funds

... planners and investors. The hedge fund industry has been mired in controversy since an Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority (APRA) statement in early March warned superannuation trustees that they needed to proceed with caution before investing ...

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 ...

ICI backs stronger protection for hedge fund investors

... it said. Hedge funds have come under increased scrutiny in Australia since the Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority issued a warning to superannuation trustees in early March. "What is becoming obvious, however, is that while some hedge funds ...