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My Dealer Services partners to enhance adviser education

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025

... Compliance Portal, which showcases all key compliance dates and requirements along with the latest industry governance and regulatory updates for advisers. In 2024, MDS has supported more than 20% of all self-licensed advisers and is "rapidly" growing ...

Government plans to develop 'fit for purpose' digital asset regime

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 24 MAR 2025

... platforms; a framework for payment stablecoins under the government's payments licensing reforms; a review of the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox, and a range of initiatives to investigate how to "safely unlock" the potential benefits of digital asset technology ...

Study finds 5000 European ESG funds investing in fossil fuels

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025

... with plans to expand, with Glencore and its subsidiaries taking the lion's share. The research also shows that looming regulatory guidelines aimed at curbing greenwashing fall short. From May, investment managers will have to comply with new naming guidelines ...

Super fund consolidation to accelerate: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025

... ranking defining and communicating a value proposition highly. Mercer also emphasised the importance of addressing regulatory "hotspots," noting increased scrutiny from APRA and ASIC through industry reviews and enforcement actions. "This includes a ...

AFCA opens consultation on financial elder abuse, family violence

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has launched two consultations on how it should improve its approach to handling complaints related to financial elder abuse and family violence. AFCA said it seeks to ensure consistency in how it ...

Falcon Capital, First Guardian Master Fund set for liquidation

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2025

ASIC is attempting to liquidate responsible entity Falcon Capital, wind up the First Guardian Master Fund, as well as impose a receiver and manager to director David Anderson's personal property. The regulator has put into motion the applications ...

TWC Invest makes risk, technology hires

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025

... $50 million in asset under management to $13 billion AUM over the past years. Thompson will oversee risk frameworks, regulatory compliance and operational integrity, TWC said. He will also reinforce the firm's dedication to transparency, accountability ...

Underperforming managers in China could see pay halved

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025

... the US$4.6 trillion mutual fund industry, according to a report. A Bloomberg article shows that the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is proposing to cut fund managers' pay if they record a loss or return 10% less than their performance ...

AIOFP and IFPA enter 'strategic alliance'

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025

... importantly, this collaboration ensures that our members' interests are strongly represented in shaping a more practical regulatory framework." In a joint statement, the organisations said the alliance ensures that the interests of independently ...

'Incompetent' adviser permanently banned by ASIC

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2025

A Sydney-based financial adviser has been permanently banned for acting dishonestly and exhibiting a fundamental lack of knowledge, integrity, and professionalism, ASIC said. Peter Surtenich has been permanently banned on March 6 from providing any ...

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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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