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ASIC sues Vanguard for greenwash in bond fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2023
... continue to enhance our ESG product management, oversight and disclosure, in addition to actively working with the industry, policy makers and regulators in pursuit of continuous improvement in this space," Vanguard said. In December 2022, Vanguard Investments ...

Super sector falling behind in cyber security: Podcast

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023
... about the major breaches that have occurred, it's usually the humans who click on a link that does not adhere to the policy that leads to the breach. So, educating your staff and your members is very important," he said. "Lastly, setting the tone ...

Insignia offloads investment bonds unit

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 JUL 2023
... Financial's core strategic priorities and the sale will provide improved business focus and clarity, while IOOF Ltd's policy holders will benefit from joining the Australian Unity Group which is committed to growing and investing in the investment ...

Rethinking retirement: Focus on spending, not saving

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... need to inspire more confidence in individuals approaching retirement. On a panel at a Financial Services Council (FSC) policy briefing on Thursday, Hillier said the predominant fear for retirees is the risk of running out of money. Addressing this fear ...

Major economies buoyed by tight jobs market

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
Resilient job markets are keeping major economies above water, staring down the threat of a global recession, as well as geopolitical and climate woes. Newly released ABS figures show that Australia's labour market remained strong in June, adding ...

APRA toughens stress testing frequency, valuation stance

KARREN VERGARA, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... uses its influence or investment market presence, including engaging with investees, making public statements, undertaking policy advocacy and voting, to generate value in investments." Those engaging in stewardship activities, APRA wants them to demonstrate ...

Less than two weeks to nominate: Power50

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUL 2023
... viewed as role models in the way they conduct their professional practice, or successful business owners, award-winners, policy influencers, mentors, and financial educators. Nominations close on July 31. Don't miss your chance to recognise the advisers ...

Further tightening of monetary policy may be required: RBA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... banks "unexpected or larger than expected" monetary tightening over the preceding month was also a key consideration. "The policy rate in Australia was still lower than in many comparable economies and the recent experience of those countries highlighted ...

APRA finalises operational risk prudential standard

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... service provider risk management strategies. QMV Legal further highlighted that under the new standard, the service provider policy no longer needs to include the register of material service providers. Additionally, the requirement for entities to take ...

ClearView strengthens leadership team

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... Group, he joined the firm in 2020 as general manager of information technology before being seconded to head the group's policy administration system transformation project last year. With that project largely complete, Gooderick said the role has been ...