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New social network for advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
... community of like-minded professionals." He pointed to CoreData research which revealed FPA members are seeking more ways to connect and share with their professional peers. "Specifically, members told us they want a confidential and safe space in which ...

APRA floats insurance in super change

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2019
APRA has floated proposed revisions to prudential standards covering insurance in super, including requiring independent verification of insurance arrangements to ensure they are in the best interests of members. The prudential regulator has released ...

US reaches $1bn settlement over 1MDB scam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2019
The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement in its case against assets acquired by Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low, and his family. Jho Low allegedly misappropriated funds from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad ...

AMP Capital boosts Asia presence after record raise

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2019
After raising a record US$6.2 billion for its fourth infrastructure debt strategy, AMP Capital is ramping up its presence in Asia and opening new offices. AMP Capital head of Asia Pacific Craig Keary said: "We had a total of 86 investors from 14 countries. ...

Rainmaker Group announces acquisition of Industry Moves

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2019
The Rainmaker Group, publisher of Financial Standard and Money magazine, has added to its growing media portfolio with its acquisition of Industry Moves ( industrymoves.com ), Australia's leading publication on executive recruitment, leadership ...

Global investment firm expands Australian reach

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... support to consultants and researchers," Brewer said. "[Crowe] will perform a critical role in enhancing our ability to connect and collaborate with industry peers and partners who share our resolute focus on clients." The newly created specialist role ...

Industry embraces Mental Health Month

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2019
... accountants some practical tips for improving their mental wellness, encouraging them not to eat lunch at their desks and to connect with colleagues and not be afraid to talk about mental health at work.

QIC launches China bond fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2019
... China's corporate bond market, which is the second largest in the world and was traditionally limited to locals before Bond Connect opened access to foreign investors in July, 2017. The two companies first signed a memorandum of understanding in ...

Government moves to expand design, distribution laws

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
Consultation is open for exposure draft regulations extending the Federal government's design and distribution obligations. The government has released updated design and distribution obligations, which now extend to investor directed portfolio services ...

ASIC super specialist jumps to law firm

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2019
... firm." "The role of the trusted adviser in the regulatory space has never been more important. The ability of law firms to connect with boards on strategic advice is paramount and Ruth epitomises this skill set. "The extensive policy and governance expertise ...