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Cbus confirms CFMEU nominations to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... have appropriate skills, experience and knowledge, are honest and trustworthy, and have the personal integrity and independence of mind necessary to be effective guardians of members' savings. The CFMEU can nominate three of the 14 positions to the ...

US election: Global investors fear inflation boom

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2024
... Reserve decision-making process is not something bond investors are likely to look kindly upon. To emasculate the Fed's independence by making the policy rate a more 'political' device will inevitably result in higher inflation, expectations thereof ...

Cbus implements senior redundancies

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2024
... talent." The research house noted that senior team turnover comes as Cbus' board has been caught by its limited independence and strong union ties, with three members being "forced off the board" in August amid corruption allegations in relation ...

Morningstar flags governance issues, leadership turnover at Cbus

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2024
... The research house added that senior team turnover comes at a time when Cbus' board has been caught by its limited independence and strong union affiliations, with three members resigning from the board in August following corruption allegations in relation ...

ASIC crackdown: Action taken against 13 SMSF auditors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2024
... (SMSF) auditors. ASIC's concerns covered a range of topics, including breaches of auditing and assurance standards, independence requirements, continuing professional development obligations, or for not being a fit and proper person to remain an approved ...

Aged care costs begin to worry older Aussies

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024
... feel financially comfortable, to be retired, and own their home outright. However, the cost, perceptions about the independence of advice, and the difficulty of finding an appropriate adviser who meets their needs remain as the main obstacles to receiving ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... additional licence conditions will support improved outcomes for members and ensure that there is an appropriate level of independence, rigour, and transparency in relation to United Super and BUSSQ's compliance with the law. "APRA expects trustees ...

Financial advice profession 'lacks consistent protocols'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2024
... advisers can help protect clients and other family members from financial abuse and support them in regaining financial independence."

The Aussie wealthtech firms that are 'most innovative'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... experience. In addition to this, Lumiant formed strategic partnerships with Dennis Moseley-Williams, Concourse, and Tru Independence to expand its reach to a broader audience of advisers. "Ultimately, we want to support advisers in delivering truly transformational ...

ATO refers SMSF auditors to ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... financial statements for SMSF clients were prepared by the same firm that also conducted the audit, breaching auditor independence requirements. As a result, ASIC imposed conditions on the registration of 13 SMSF auditors and accepted voluntary cancellations ...