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Unlicensed forex trader extradited from Poland

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2022
... extradited from Poland and arrested following an ASIC investigation. The corporate regulator alleges that between May 2016 and November 2017, Ali dishonestly used funds provided to him by investors for trading and investment purposes. Totalling $977,000 ...

HESTA, Mercy Super to pursue merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2022
... with potential merger discussions. Now, the two have signed a Successor Fund Transfer deed with the aim of merging by November 30. The merger will see Mercy Super's 13,000 members transferred to HESTA, bringing the latter's funds under management ...

Martin Currie introduces Aussie equities strategy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2022
... Sam Li and aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index over rolling three-year periods. It first commenced in November 2021 and is now being opened to the public. Martin Currie Australia chief investment officer Reece Birtles said: "Unlike ...

Brookfield names leadership for asset management business

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022
... Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney will become chair of Brookfield Asset Management when it lists separately in November. Carney will take on the role in addition to his other responsibilities as head of transition investing. He is currently ...

Convicted former financial adviser banned for life

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... after he was found not to be a fit and proper person to engage in credit activities. He pleaded guilty to five charges in November 2021. In May this year, he was sentenced to a three-year intensive correction order, including a 12-month home detention ...

BlackRock shutters Russia ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... went into a trading halt on March 4 and, on June 1, its underlying index was terminated. The fund was established in November 2010. It's reported that at its peak in 2018, it held about US$800 million. On its last day of trade, the closing price was ...

Super fund climate risk assessment results released

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... practices with the expectations outlined in Prudential Practice Guide CPG 229 Climate Change Financial Risks. Released last November, CPG 229 provides APRA-regulated entities with guidance on managing the financial risks and opportunities that may arise ...

AIC names new chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... Australian Investment Council (AIC) has named Navleen Prasad as its chief executive. Prasad will step into the position in November, joining the council after 19 years at Macquarie Group where she held several roles including, most recently, head of ...

APRA to improve strategic planning, member outcomes rules

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... evidence that it's working in members' best financial interests." Submissions to the discussion paper released today close November 11. APRA then intends to release draft enhancements early next year for further consultation.

CFA exam results improve

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... passed. These results are a slight improvement from last year's Level I exams administered in May, July, August, and November, which had pass rates of just 25%, 22%, 26% and 27%, respectively - the lowest in CFA's 58-year history. At the time of the ...