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More climate exits as Trump takes charge

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... robust internal capabilities to implement relevant international standards, supporting our climate strategy and meeting regulatory requirements," a BMO spokesman said in a statement. A CIBC spokesperson said: "Having made significant progress alongside ...

Natixis, Generali merger creates $3.2tn fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... be the ninth largest fund manager globally based on AUM. The transaction is due to finalise in early 2026 subject to regulatory approvals. Generali group chief executive Philippe Donnet said the creation of a joint venture with BPCE would "present a ...

SEC names acting chair, establishes crypto taskforce

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
... As his first order of business, Uyeda launched a crypto taskforce dedicated to developing a "comprehensive and clear regulatory framework" for crypto assets. The taskforce will collaborate with commission staff and the public to set the SEC on a regulatory ...

Vanguard fined US$106m for investors' massive tax bill

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Vanguard US$106.4 million for "materially misleading" investors in the Investor Target Retirement Funds (Investor TRFs) about their future tax liabilities. The failings relate to Vanguard dropping ...

Trump inaugurated as 47th President

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... shift," Green said. "Companies involved in oil and gas exploration, extraction, and infrastructure stand to gain as regulatory barriers are dismantled and investment in domestic production soars. Shares of US energy giants and mid-cap firms are likely ...

Where to invest when local equities look expensive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2025
... support to shore up the economy and expect stimulus measures to continue evolving in the year ahead. "A more benign regulatory backdrop compared with a few years ago is also constructive." European equities trade at a 5% discount to fair value - which ...

ASIC names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
... noted the appointment follows the organisation's most significant redesign in 15 years. "His commitment to achieving regulatory outcomes that benefit all Australians makes him a strong addition to support ASIC's commission and head the agency's executive ...

TPB welcomes stay of sanctions against disqualified agents

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) has declined to stay or suspend sanctions imposed by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) against disqualified tax agents in three separate cases. All three cases relate to misconduct on the part of tax agents ...

FAAA accuses government of crucial CSLR failure

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2025
... undertaken prior to its introduction. The government is obligated to undertake an Impact Analysis when introducing a regulatory reform, which requires consideration of the options, assessment of the benefits and costs and consultation with stakeholders. ...

Top asset management trends for 2025

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JAN 2025
Despite a turbulent 2024, the prospect of more accommodating monetary and regulatory policies has turbocharged an up and to the right trend that's flattered many asset managers' businesses. However, themes that will shape the industry now, and in the ...