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Major super funds caught in fraud scandal

ELIZA BAVIN, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2019
... On the broker side, CommSec also provided comment, saying: "At CommSec, the security of our customers' details is paramount. We continuously invest in our security systems, procedures and account monitoring processes to detect, identify and respond ...

ASIC super specialist jumps to law firm

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2019
... regulatory space has never been more important. The ability of law firms to connect with boards on strategic advice is paramount and Ruth epitomises this skill set. "The extensive policy and governance expertise that she has garnered working across private ...

Asset manager reshuffles board

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2019
... reputation as a clever asset manager and shareholder friendly activist investor. As always, shareholder performance will be paramount."

Westpac appoints acting advice GM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019
... Westpac's private wealth businesses in Victoria and South Australia. "The smooth transition for customers and advisers is paramount to the success of implementing these changes. Ashley's deep experience in advice and across our business will be a key ...

Ironbark, Zurich shutter funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... options. It informed Zurich Investments of its decision on Tuesday. "We regret the decision of the fund manager but our paramount concern is to ensure investors' interests are protected and the value of their investment is maximized," Zurich Australia's ...

Advisers need to behave above the law

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019
... the case," he said. "According to this law and these expectations, the relationship you have with the client is now paramount. And [it] certainly supercedes your relationship to your licensee. "It absolutely overrides your authorisation obligations and ...

Life insurer early intervention reforms dumped

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... concerns with how insurance companies would conduct practices in assessing the true merits of the proposals. Mu added it's "paramount" for the industry to address these concerns and develop processes, including appropriate oversight as insurers have ...

Hayne sees red over failed merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... fund with exceptional performance over a long period of time, and those financial best interests of members were our paramount concern," he said. Industry fund HostPlus was taken to task yesterday for its promotional spending, with the commission hearing ...

Government cuts SMSF red tape

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUL 2018
... concerns regarding the proposal's potential negative impact on the integrity of the SMSF sector, which is always of paramount concern to the Association, how it will affect audit workflows, and whether it will reduce costs for SMSFs. These are all ...

ASIC admits AMP inaction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
... the process is very important. The ability for our teams to investigate thoroughly, diligently and appropriately is of paramount importance to us, but I will give you my assurance that we at the commission are taking this matter with the utmost seriousness," ...