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Don't discount Vietnam: Dragon Capital

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... Ngo Thanh said the fund focuses on ESG as risk management. "VEIL continues to expand its environmental, social and governance ("ESG") and climate change program and team workforce," she said. "The fund remains committed to fully-integrating ESG considerations ...

Regulation, funding inhibits digital advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... fairly and reasonably (including with regard to fees and charges) and supported by good decision-making frameworks, good governance and monitoring and oversight programs. Another is security risk encompassing privacy, cyber security, data loss and data ...

Vanguard restructures retail unit, creates executive roles

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
... unit oversees the local product suite, including the Personal Investor platform and super, as well as product pricing, governance, disclosure and business enablement. Lakshi Prabhakaran takes on the role of head of enterprise risk for Australia, replacing ...

Poor policy administration sees MLC Life pay $22m

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023
... to their policies," ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said. "The failings recognised by the Court are the result of poor governance, poor controls, and poor systems, such as legacy IT systems. MLC customers deserve to have their insurance policies administered ...

Insignia bolsters executive leadership team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... responsibilities on behalf of the trustees and advocating for quality member outcomes, ensuring alignment to Insignia's governance functions. She reports directly to the Insignia superannuation trustees chair. Coyne brings more than 25 years' industry ...

PwC picks senior leaders to oversee review

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... immediately and help conduct the implementation of the external review findings. The assessment of PwC will dive into its governance, accountability and culture, which includes how the firm applies its professional values and ethical standards across ...

Praemium names chief technology officer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... technology strategy to maximise business returns, Large has a proven track record in technology transformation, IT governance and operational efficiency. "His leadership will strengthen our in-house technology team," he added. Large said he is excited ...

Industry funds' illiquid assets scrutinised

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
... options and funds daily, raising critical questions about liquidity. Despite requirements under SPG530 - Investment Governance, public disclosure on liquidity stress-testing is relatively scarce. Morningstar Australasia director Annika Bradley has examined ...

UBS outlines new operating model, leadership

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... for the consolidated group. Pending further integration, Credit Suisse AG will continue to rely on its established governance and risk control frameworks, though some new policies will be put in place to ensure that UBS Group has effective oversight ...

Issuers must lift DDO game: ASIC

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
... that a "significant number" made deficient TMDs, with poorly defined target markets and unclear or inadequate product governance arrangements. "Investment product issuers have been on notice to meet obligations since October 2021. It is disappointing ...