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Macquarie suffers first strike on pay package

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025

... how the "risk shortcomings" are not adequately addressed in the remuneration report. The group has been under intense scrutiny from ASIC in recent years. Currently, ASIC is suing Macquarie Securities, the broking arm, for repeated and systemic misleading ...

Uncertainty propels investors towards active managers

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025

... published in February, highlighting the dynamics between public and private markets, as the industry suggested increased scrutiny especially around the "opaque" private credit sector. Nevertheless, with a clear focus on outperformance, Doyle said investors ...

Aussies feeling FOMO on private markets: Survey

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025

... valuations, and investment managers create more evergreen funds," Watson said. It comes as the industry urged ASIC to ramp up scrutiny on private markets following its discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets, particularly ...

Stakeholders ask ASIC for tougher private markets regulation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025

... that pitted the dynamics between public and private markets, the industry overwhelmingly urged for increased regulatory scrutiny that could benefit retail and less sophisticated wholesale investors. While the regulatory framework across private markets ...

Aware Super recruits Marsh McLennan risk specialist

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

... compliance officer for the Pacific region. Her appointment comes as Australian superannuation funds face heightened regulatory scrutiny and increasing pressure to demonstrate robust governance frameworks. In her new position, Brouwer will oversee Line ...

Responsible investing buoyed by instos: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025

... owners." In the ever-evolving landscape of regulation, geopolitical noise, tariffs and election cycles, intensifying scrutiny, and subsequent market volatility - demand and interest in sustainable investing perseveres. Hegarty sees investors staying ...

Scrutiny, costs major hurdles to boosting IPOs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025

Increased scrutiny and costs are just some of the challenges facing listed companies and forcing private companies to stay private for longer. According to Australasian Investor Relations Association chief executive Ian Matheson, there are four main ...

AFCA looks to expand jurisdiction over receiving banks in scams

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025

... significant step forward in ensuring that all parties involved in the movement of scam funds are subject to appropriate scrutiny," said deputy chief ombudsman June Smith. Smith said the annual review is essential to providing clear guidance on AFCA's ...

Alternatives spark 'real' opportunities for HNW advisers

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025

... as infrastructure, water rights, venture capital and hedge funds. Orrock added that while private markets have faced scrutiny and valuation resets in recent months, HNW investors continue to see alternatives as a "strategic component." "Platforms play ...

State insurer names new CIO as government review looms

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025

New Zealand's NZ$50 billion no-fault accident compensation scheme has appointed a new investment chief amid scrutiny. The Accident Compensation Corporation has appointed David Iverson as chief investment officer of its NZ$50bn fund as the state ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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