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WTW wins mandate from NZ government super fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021
... include evaluating the fund's ethical investment approach and framework in the context of international best practice standards. "This includes consideration of how the Authority is taking account of and reporting on climate change," WTW global head ...

Low pass rate for latest FASEA exam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021
The latest Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) exam had the lowest pass rate yet. A total of 1079 advisers sat the exam, compared to an average of 1323 across all exams. Only 73% of those that sat the January exam passed. The overall ...

CSC pivots towards divestment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2021
... system. These companies, for example, were two of the first companies in Australia to adopt the transparent reporting standards advocated by the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures which was set up by the Financial Stability Board internationally." ...

IOOF firms abandon ship

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2021
... they know our growth and success is linked to theirs," Moustacas said. "And thirdly, in my opinion their professional standards team is the best in the industry, which gives us comfort that the other advisers in the network will have the same high level ...

Pahari's pay packet revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2021
... harassment or misconduct in our workplace, it has identified some key improvement areas to meet global best practice standards," Hazelton said. AMP chief executive Francesco De Ferrari took a hit to his remuneration in 2020, taking home $6.7 million ...

Court makes orders in ASIC versus TAL

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAR 2021
... executed authorities. "ASIC expects those involved in handling insurance claims to act consistently with commercial standards of decency and fairness, ensuring claims are handled in a fair, transparent and timely manner," ASIC commissioner Sean Hughes ...

Celebrating women in financial services

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2021
... self-confidence is generally abundant. Women are more likely than men to be perfectionists, setting excessively high standards and being concerned about others evaluations. It tends to show up as women holding themselves back from answering a question ...

Westpac best for ESG reporting in Australia: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAR 2021
... integral part of business strategy results were weaker, with 50% in separate reports and 42% in integrated reports. "Global standards make stakeholder dialogue a priority for sustainability reporting, yet a weakness in reporting common to all regions ...

Challenger names chief financial officer

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 1 MAR 2021
... the International Federation of Accountants for two years and is a director on The Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board. Challenger chief executive Richard Howes said Grimes brings an outstanding track record as a leader in her field with ...

Retirement income framework on track: Frydenberg

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
... several issues, such as how longevity risk should be managed with the industry but made it clear that improving the living standards of retirees is a key priority. Despite minor challenges, Frydenberg put superannuation trustees on notice, saying there ...