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Queen's honours highlight industry veterans, ESG experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... Public Service Medal for his work in delivering the extensive package of legislative reform that followed the Royal Commission in 2018 as well as the government's response to COVID-19; "Writer's outstanding leadership and excellent service in the ...

Systemic disadvantages create retirement insecurity: HESTA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2022
... standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous peoples around the world. The Australian Human Rights Commission says the declaration is particularly significant because "Indigenous peoples, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...

No more changes to risk commissions: ClearView

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
... industry bodies," ClearView managing director Simon Swanson said. ClearView is calling on Treasury to avoid tinkering with commission rates to ensure accessibility and affordability. "Consumers should be able to choose how they pay for life insurance ...

3iQ introduces inaugural Australian products

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2022
... ETFs. As early as 2016 3iQ began the process of approval for a publicly traded Bitcoin fund with the Ontario Securities Commission. In 2019 the fund manager submitted a prospectus for regulatory approval which was shot down under the proviso that Bitcoin ...

ACCC delays approval of Link Group acquisition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is delaying its decision on the proposed acquisition of Link Group by Dye & Durham Corporation, which was expected this week. The ACCC was due to announce its decision on Thursday, June 9. It will now ...

DWS chief resigns amid greenwashing claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022
... underway into the matter, this one in Germany and another being undertaken in the US by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Woehrmann said that he would like to clear the way for a fresh start, to protect both the institution and those closest to ...

Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over greenwashing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2022
... extensive greenwashing. The investigation by the German regulator, BaFin, aligns to that of the US Securities and Exchange Commission which was launched following allegations from DWS's former group sustainability officer that the company is misrepresenting ...

Calls for Indigenous super beneficiary changes renewed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2022
... "In 2019 Treasury held a consultation on this issue, which was also identified by Commissioner Hayne during the Royal Commission. There have been no developments here and we will lobby the new government to reprioritise this piece of work." She added ...

SEC proposes new disclosure for ESG funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2022
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a disclosure regime for ESG-related funds and advisers that would see funds broken down into three categories of strategies. The proposed changes would see three broad categories for ESG strategies ...

Superhero board signs former ASIC boss

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2022
... on International Financial Systems. He has also previously led the Hong Kong regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission. He has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across financial markets, regulation, law, and academia - both internationally ...