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Banks will step out of wealth: Medcraft

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017

... alternative was the regulator came knocking more often. Fresh from a Commission meeting on the Government's new whistleblower policy, Medcraft said ASIC supports the development. "It will allow a whistleblower to go to any government entity and if it's ...

FoFA should also protect retail banking customers: FSU

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017

... Wells Fargo in terms of the practices of many Australian banks, she said, adding the situation calls for greater whistleblower protection and compensation.

Bankers told to spread positive message

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 24 APR 2017

... included: The appointment of customer advocates by 19 banks to help customers resolve issues. Major banks updating their whistleblower protections to meet the highest standard to encourage a 'speak up' culture, and three other banks doing this ahead ...

Banking scrutiny to escalate: ABA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017

... for customers unsatisfied with a bank's response to an issue; 17 banks have this in place. The other is the new whistleblower policy, which has been endorsed by the major banks, ensuring anonymity for whistleblowers and allowing them to approach regulators ...

We have made mistakes: CBA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2017

... appointed a customer advocate to be a voice for customers; started simplifying contracts; developed a best practice whistleblower policy; and made credit card offerings clearer with respect to fees and how to avoid them, Narev said. He added in the next ...

NAB chief promises greater accountability

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 6 MAR 2017

... customer advocate initiative that supports the banking division, fixed 50 customer pain points and strengthened the whistleblower program, he said. The heads of CBA and ANZ will face the inquiry tomorrow.

Banks flag adviser transparency in customer program

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017

Led by the Australian Bankers' Association, Australia's largest banks are launching new initiatives aimed at improving customer satisfaction. The Better Banking program consists of three key steps. These are a renewed commitment to support customers ...

Whistleblower protections under microscope

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016

The Federal Government aims to strengthen whistleblower protections in the tax and corporate sectors by reviewing several identity and disclosure rules. Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer, confirmed this morning that ...

Bank inquiry recommends breaking big four oligopoly

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics' first report in its review of the four major banks has recommended breaking the big four's "oligopoly" and introducing competition into the sector. The report said this could be achieved ...

Munchenberg to exit ABA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016

Australian Banker's Association chief executive Steven Munchenberg has resigned. ABA chairman Andrew Thorburn said Munchenberg had advised him that he would now like to move on to the next opportunity in his career, following six and a half years in ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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