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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 ...

Ignition Advice enters UK market

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 FEB 2021
... operating within local regulations, including the pre- and post-trade transparency requirements and the consumer protection standards for insurance firms," Miles said. "As part of the move into the UK, we are further localising all products for the UK ...

FPA names Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award winner

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2021
... recognised his ongoing commitment to improving the financial planning profession through education and higher professional standards. "The FPA is pleased to hear positive feedback around the online program, particularly the flexibility it offers to financial ...

Countdown to FASEA exam deadline

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2021
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has issued a reminder to financial advisers that their time to sit and pass the exam is ticking by. There are just five exam sittings remaining for existing advisers to pass the exam. After ...

Woodford flags comeback

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 FEB 2021
... firm, we consider whether it is ready, willing and organised to comply, on a continuing basis, with our requirements and standards. That includes, for example, the sustainability of the firm's business model and the fitness of its management," he ...

Super must prioritise cybersecurity risk: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2021
... Network Governance Body (GNGB) and PwC found that the industry is overwhelmingly calling for minimum cybersecurity control standards to be implemented. The report, Securing the future: Protecting Australia's superannuation ecosystem against cybersecurity ...