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Royal Commission on social media: Regulators under scrutiny

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2018
... wasn't surprised with the latest ethics index score applied to the financial services industry by the Governance Institute. ASIC & APRA are so extraordinarily scared of litigation against the banks. And they are the regulators. #BankingRC - David ...

CFA adds AI and fintech to curriculum

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2018
The CFA Institute is introducing artificial intelligence, fintech and machine learning to its curriculum as of next year. The Institute updated its subject areas in an effort to arm candidates with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the ...

Chief economist update: Look ma, inflation ate my wages

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2018
... and the reversal in consumer sentiment does not bode well for increased spending going forward. The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment declined 2.3% to 103.6 in August from 106.1 in July. While optimists still outnumber pessimists ...

Financial services confidence continues spiral

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2018
... institutions will continue to fall while they remain exposed to the pursuit of profit to the detriment of customers. Governance Institute of Australia chief executive Steven Burrell said banking, finance and insurance companies are likely to fall beyond ...

Super fund welcomes industry veteran to trustee board

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2018
... 30 years experience in the industry. She is currently a non-executive director at HSBC Bank Australia and the Grattan Institute. She chairs the ACT Government's investment advisory board and is a member of the General Sir John Monash Foundation's ...

Chief economist update: Not before we get a pay rise

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... households reported it as their 'biggest financial worry'." This is in line with findings from the Westpac/Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index. While overall consumer sentiment picked up to 106.1 in July from 102.1 in the previous month ...

HESTA boss wins FEAL award

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 3 AUG 2018
... as HESTA chief executive, Blakey holds a number of directorships, including with Industry Super Australia, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, Australian Council of Superannuation Investors and FEAL. Blakey said she was honoured to be acknowledged ...

IMAP awards managed accounts excellence

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2018
The Institute of Managed Account Professionals recognised the best investment managers, licensees and providers facilitating the rapid growth of the industry at its inaugural awards ceremony last night. Held at Sydney's Dockside at Cockle Bay Wharf ...

CBA Group Super appoints CIO

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, science and commerce. She is also a postgraduate financial analyst from the CFA Institute. CBA Group Super has 75,000 members composed of current, retired and former CBA employees and their spouses. Its MySuper option ...

The case for indexed annuity bonds

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2018
... consumption needs while fulfilling fiduciary obligations at the same time. This is according to research from The McKell Institute, which highlights the importance of investing beneficiaries' money not only in their best financial interests but also ...