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CSLR finally passes senate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... "This is a significant victory for over 2000 people, who have been waiting for a resolution on their cases," assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said. CHOICE chief executive Alan Kirkland said the creation of a compensation scheme was one of the most important ...

Pengana appoints leaders for private credit division

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... from Citigroup where he spent the past 33 years. Throughout his tenure he held the roles of managing director, country treasurer for Citi Australia, and head of G10 markets treasury Asia Pacific. Pengana said Finkelstein has been tasked with oversight ...

Labor advances super performance test changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2023
... products will be subject to a testing period of 10 years instead of eight years. In providing further details, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones will mandate super funds that send notification letters to members of ...

ANZ reaches agreement with QLD government over Suncorp

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... acquisition of Suncorp Bank is subject to conditions including authorisation by the ACCC, approval from the Federal Treasurer and Queensland legislative amendments," ANZ said. "While the acquisition remains subject to these conditions, ANZ continues ...

Treasury mandates APRA consider climate risks in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... climate reporting standards by regulated entities." The move was welcomed by investment professionals. "The move by the Treasurer to require APRA to consider climate related financial risks is a welcome step forward for transparency," said Betashares ...

Cheques to wind down by 2030: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... payment systems could soon be a thing of the past following government plans to wind down outdated methods like cheques. Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down a five-point strategic plan yesterday in front of the Australian Banking Association and said ...

Fitch gives Labor budget AAA rating

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... to address the structural pressures on the budget, including through its responsible revenue measures. In response, Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the rating a "resounding endorsement" of the government's economic and fiscal strategy. "Our responsible ...

UBS outlines new operating model, leadership

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... become head of non-core and legacy as well as president EMEA while keeping her role as UBS UK chief executive and group treasurer until a successor is named. Ermotti commented that the change represents a pivotal moment for UBS, Credit Suisse, and the ...

Budget of missed opportunities: Industry

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... Institute of Australia (REIA) for one labelled it a "goldilocks budget." REIA president Hayden Groves said that the Treasurer has attempted to deliver measures that fight off inflation and helps Australians that are struggling in the context of global ...

What you need to know about the 2023-24 budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... budget night as the Labor Party unveiled a package of measures in response to mounting economic uncertainties. Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2023-24 federal budget against a backdrop of the local economy grappling with soaring inflation ...