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Suncorp appoints non-executive director

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
Suncorp has filled a board vacancy with the appointment of a new non-executive director. Joining Suncorp's board is Simon Machell. He is currently a non-executive director and chairman of the risk committee at Prudential Corporation Asia, and chairman ...

CBA executive recognised for mentee commitment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
A Commonwealth Bank executive was recognised for her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Australia's most marginalised teenage girls at the Financial Executive Women 2017 Leadership Conference in Sydney yesterday. CommInsure head of business ...

The challenging nature of ethics

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
Initiatives to increase ethics in financial services can be likened to endurance events in the sporting arena. That is the view of Clare Payne - former endurance swimmer and consulting fellow for Ethics in Banking and Finance with The Ethics Centre. ...

MLC Super welcomes new chief executive

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
NAB appointed its new chief executive of MLC Super, who will be responsible for NAB's entire superannuation and investment businesses. The internal promotion sees Matthew Lawrance move in to the top role. NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn described ...

Wingate strengthens team

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... extensive career has involved senior business development roles at institutions that include Russell Investments and Macquarie Bank. Duncan Knight previously held the senior position of head of distribution, investment specialist with Antares Equities. ...

Banking scrutiny to escalate: ABA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... advocates who report to banks' executive leadership teams, and offer an alternative channel 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 ...

Japanese businesses have sunnier mood

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2017
The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) Tankan survey showed that the large manufacturers' sentiment index increased to a reading of plus 12 in the March quarter from the December quarter's plus 10 reading. While this is lower than market expectations for an increase ...

ANZ updates position on wealth business

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has confirmed the bank is not getting out of wealth entirely and is seeking a partnership where products would be manufactured for the business. Elliott said ANZ's wealth management business is not putting a "for sale" ...

ANZ trials voice biometrics

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
ANZ will be the first Australian bank to introduce voice biometrics for higher value transactions on mobile devices. From the middle of this year, customers transferring more than $1000 through ANZ's mobile apps will be able to use their voice to automatically ...

Need for SMSF specialists growing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
... superannuation offerings if they wish to keep up with the new generation of SMSF investors, as the latest insight from Commonwealth Bank and the SMSF Association demonstrates an increased need for SMSF specialists. The CommBank SMSF Report reveals a ...