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Funds management not up to scratch: ASIC

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017

... strengthening existing cyber resilience measures; focusing on the board's role in influencing the culture of the organization; Alignment of remuneration, rewards and incentives with the values of the responsible entity; Having in place appropriate whistle-blowing ...

ASIC puts culture top of mind

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016

... decisions are generally made by the board, and what the board is and isn't interested in has ramifications through an organization... boards need to stay alert to 'red flags' like inconsistencies, and decisions that clash with stated values. Board members ...

Zurich appoints COO in major insurance restructure

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 20 JUN 2016

... Robert Dickie "to pursue other opportunities outside of Zurich." Commenting on the restructure, Greco said: "This new organization will be more agile and more accountable, with a clearer line of sight between the top of the company and the people looking ...

Former CalPERS CEO jailed

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016

... Anne Stausboll said: "This chapter in our history is now behind us, and CalPERS has emerged a stronger, more dynamic organization. Over the past seven years, we have built a lasting, principled foundation for future success. More than ever, we're focused ...

Medcraft steps down from global leadership position

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016

... down from a global leadership position so as to "refresh" the organisation. Medcraft was chair of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for the past three years. He declined to seek a third term, and will be replaced by Hong ...

NZ Super announces merger mandate

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 1 MAR 2016

... Fund, which was named by JP Morgan in 2015 as the world's best-performing sovereign wealth fund, is a world-class organization." The NZ Super Fund had about NZ$28.3 billion ($26.2 billion) in funds under management as at 31 January 2016. As at 1 October ...

Paris adds to the "why nots" for a December lift-off

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015

... the risk that capital outflows and sharp currency depreciations may expose financial vulnerabilities." Also, "The organization said that the Federal Reserve should lift interest rates at a cautious pace as it highlighted the still low level of inflation ...

Australian market to open lower

AAP | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2015

... into one due on June 30. Investors are looking ahead to the May US jobs report and a policy announcement from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Both are scheduled for Friday. LONDON - European stock markets have slumped over a lack ...

ASIC chair discloses travel expenses

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2015

... trips to London, Milan and Rio di Janeiro for meetings pertaining to Medcraft's role as chairman of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). In its statement, ASIC explains the meetings involved issues such as IOSCO's policy ...

QBE to invest $100 million in social benefit bonds

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2014

... said the concept of not having to choose between doing good and achieving growth was "incredibly exciting." "The organization sees tremendous opportunity in the space," he said. Brader made his comments at the launch of a report by the Social Impact ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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