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International hiring spree: Robert Half

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022
... David Jones said. "In order to compete on the global playing field, Australian companies need to match the industry standards of the markets they're seeking to recruit from, or risk being eclipsed by local competition. "While focusing on competitive ...

ATO underestimates SMSF performance: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 FEB 2022
... at-risk cohorts, such as small cash-heavy funds or under-diversified funds, offers a promising way forward for lifting standards and improving headline performance outcomes for the SMSF sector overall." "We're very excited to be launching this research ...

ANZ appoints chief technology officer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 FEB 2022
... great progress in further strengthening our architecture objectives and driving ongoing improvements in our engineering standards," Florian said. Hogarth will also ensure that technology projects align with business plans and will continue to be accountable ...

How to invest in China: Capital Group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022
... healthcare and encourage the success of local firms, including with regulatory reform and further efforts to match global standards. Examples of global firms partnering with Chinese businesses include AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Novartis, while Chinese firms ...

APRA finalises new bank capital framework

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 NOV 2021
... Authority (APRA) has finalised its new bank capital framework, designed to strengthen levels of capital and align Australian standards with the internationally agreed Basel III requirements. The new regime, which APRA has been consulting on for four ...

BetaShares introduces suite of ethical SMAs

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021
... holds direct equities and will provide exposure to Australian companies that meet strict sustainability and ethical standards. The portfolio is based on the methodology of BetaShares' Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: FAIR) which currently ...

Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner revealed

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2021
... commitment to Gwen's legacy of improving the financial planning profession through education and higher professional standards," he said. "The FPA is pleased to hear positive feedback around the CFP® Certification program, particularly around the practical ...

Former CFSGAM chief executive joins CFA Institute

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 SEP 2021
... the vital work of the governors, the leadership team, and the global membership to maintain the highest professional standards of our industry," Lazberger said. "My long-standing relationship with CFA Institute provides me with a unique perspective on ...

Responsible investment sector hits $1.2tn

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
... Australian professional managed funds have grown - that's a 30% growth compared to a 2% growth," RIAA executive, policy and standards Nicolette Boele said. "There are three things contributing to this - two growth, one inflows." The report showed that ...

Research on education standards and morals launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2021
... sitting a compulsory ethics course and a national ethics exam administered by the soon-to-be defunct Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). Some researchers argue that a national exam will be insufficient in ensuring ethical behaviour ...