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CBA hit with fresh AML breaches by AUSTRAC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017
... released yesterday, AUSTRAC filed a further 100 alleged breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing legislation (AML/CTF), increasing the total number of alleged contraventions from approximately 53,700 to approximately 53,800. ...

AFCA, key housing bills passed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds The opposition and the Greens both came out against the legislation, with Labor senator Doug Cameron arguing the scheme will do nothing to address housing affordability. "Instead, it will undermine ...

ANZ Wealth business governance head departs for Vanguard

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... function across multiple commercial lines to protect Vanguard's interests effectively in accordance with relevant legislation and separate account mandates." Dent was head of business governance at ANZ Wealth since 2013. Prior to that, he held multiple ...

Government superannuation reforms shelved

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
... Senator Patrick and the Nick Xenophon Team withdrew their support, citing the exclusion of "choice" funds from the legislation. "We hold real concerns about the transparency measures in regards to choice funds," Patrick told The Australian. "We support ...

LGIAsuper grows executive team

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
... positions in Total, DuPont and ADC. He will continue in the chief executive role until the position is filled. Following legislation introduced in the Queensland parliament in June 2016, LGIAsuper alongside another Queensland government superannuation ...

Financial services industry welcomes 'Yes' result

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... shown for marriage equality. It's a great result and I hope that Parliament will move swiftly to pass the necessary legislation." Australian Ethical managing director Phil Vernon, a long time supporter of marriage equality, said he hopes the government ...

Morrison backs customer-owned banking reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017
... proper definition of 'mutual company' to deliver greater certainty for the sector, as well as changing the income tax legislation to assist mutual enterprises raise capital. KPMG Australia financial risk management partner Michael Cunningham said an ...

BTIM delivers record profit despite fee pressure

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2017
... risk. We'll be ready. I think most firms will be ready, but won't necessarily be gold-plated. It's a big piece of legislation, and regulators already delayed it by 12 months recognising the enormity of the task. But ultimately the goal of it is to give ...

Cyber-security fears strike industry: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
... raise awareness of the risks of money laundering, fraud, insider trading, breaches of privacy and data protection legislation," he said. The Australian Cyber Security Centre reported 47,000 cyber incidents in the last 12 months, a 15% increase on last ...

Banks will step out of wealth: Medcraft

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
... whistleblower to go to any government entity and if it's not our area we've got to triage it," Medcraft said. "The legislation will entitle whistleblowers to go in front of the courts and seek compensation from the company they've blown the whistle on. ...