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UK regulator confirms Consumer Duty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 28 JUL 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how a new Consumer Duty will improve customer service across the UK's financial services sector, including ending "rip-off" fees and putting consumers' needs first. The Duty comprises an overarching principle ...

UK regulator appoints Camille Blackburn to leadership team

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is bolstering its leadership team with six new appointments, including former ASIC and Westpac senior executive Camille Blackburn as director of wholesale buy-side. Blackburn will join the FCA in October from Legal ...

UK regulator introduces diversity rules for listed entities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 21 APR 2022

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has finalised its rules for listed companies when it comes to disclosure of diversity on boards and executive committees. Under the rules, the boards of listed entities must comprise 40% women and at least one of ...

GAM loses insto mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022

... head of GAM Fund Management Services Sean O'Driscoll said. In a separate matter, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority released details of the $16 million fine it handed GAM in December 2021 for failing to adequately manage conflicts of interest ...

Regulators fret over hobby traders

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022

... through capital markets is a positive development for the overall economic progress". It cites a UK Financial Conduct Authority paper which found that many consumers would benefit from investing a portion of savings rather than simply holding cash - ...

Morningstar to buy Praemium for $65m

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021

... international employees." Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom and the Jersey Financial Services Commission in Jersey, and other customary conditions. Morningstar ...

Longo's ASIC less aggressive: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021

... Australia's softening regulatory approach is out of line with what is happening overseas. The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it intends to test its powers to the limit and use criminal powers, taking on a bolder appetite in dealing ...

Carlyle Group bids for Link

ANNABELLE DICKSON | FRIDAY, 5 NOV 2021

... corporate director, overseeing it on behalf of investors. Leigh Day claims that Link was in breach of Financial Conduct Authority rules in the way it managed and monitored the fund, which ultimately led to the fund's collapse, causing ordinary investors ...

Link vows to fight class action

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2021

... prepared to defend the company against any proceedings. Leigh Day claims that Link was in breach of Financial Conduct Authority rules in the way it managed and monitored the fund, which ultimately led to the fund's collapse, causing ordinary investors ...

Kiwi markets regulator names new chief

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2021

... Reserve Bank of New Zealand and worked at the Financial Services Authority in London (now known as the Financial Conduct Authority). "Samantha Barrass brings deep international regulatory experience and leadership skills to the role. She has had a very ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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