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Half of super funds to close in coming decade: Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... while complying with regulation," Dunn said. "We also expect mergers between multiple platforms within the same financial services group. There will be pressure to close sub-scale platforms where it is difficult to invest in the technology upgrades needed ...

Court dismisses ASIC lawsuit against Finder

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2024
... corporate watchdog commenced civil penalty proceedings against Finder Wallet for allegedly providing unlicensed financial services, breaching product disclosure requirements, and failing to comply with design and distribution obligations (DDO) in relation ...

Selfwealth expands leadership team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... and look forward to her contribution towards the continued success of Selfwealth as she has worked in various financial services organisations with experience across both the direct investor and adviser space," Keary said. "Together with the new leadership ...

Coastal Advice Group merges with Compass Financial Management

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... Ramsbotham said. "This evolution of Coastal Advice incorporates over 100 years of collective experience in the financial services sector through the involvement of the four vendor principals. This not only provides us with the manpower and capacity for ...

Sexism in the City: UK financial sector slammed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
The "shocking" prevalence of sexism and misogyny in the UK's financial services sector has led a government committee to recommend a raft of reforms. On International Women's Day, the UK government's Treasury Committee released Sexism in ...

Government promises transparent financial services regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... federal government is launching an initiative to provide transparency and better coordination in how it regulates financial services firms to alleviate their compliance costs and burdens. The Financial Sector Initiatives Regulatory Grid wants to give ...

The tide is turning for North Asian equity markets: Maple-Brown Abbott

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... are clear: corporate Japan is responding, and share prices are rising," Main and Ho said. Now, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced details of a "Corporate Value-Up Program", like Japan's, aimed at addressing the discount that ...

Experts issue warning over AI washing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... Australian economy, impacting nearly $600 billion in economic activity, especially within professional and financial services. Deloitte lead partner for financial services Joel Lipman said that with financial services founded on extensive datasets and ...

ASIC, APRA issues more FAR guidance

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... Regime (FAR) in preparation for the March 15 launch date. The regulators unveiled several key materials for the financial services sector, which were under consultation since last July. The outcome of the consultation has led to the release of the Financial ...

Perpetual adds director, institutional business

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... of institutional sales Peter Lambos welcomed the new hire, noting Hillyar's 20 years' experience in financial services, including the last 12 years in roles focusing on institutional clients. "Kate brings a global lens, having worked in London ...