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Moody's to give free research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2020
... uncertainty, comprehensive and timely information is imperative." "Moody's mission is to provide trusted insights and standards that help decision makers act with confidence. "To that end, we are providing access to Moody's economic and credit resources ...

Major firms criticised for substandard RI approach

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2020
... for their approaches to responsible investment, finding most of the world's biggest players aren't meeting expected standards across responsible investment governance, climate change, human rights and biodiversity. According to ShareAction's Asset Owners ...

Accountant convicted in fee no service scam

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2020
... statements is a serious offence and ASIC will take action when an accountant's conduct falls short of required professional standards." NewSat was a satellite communications provider that was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange until August ...

ANU to help determine fate of SG increase

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2020
... abandon the legislated increase. Coates said the trade-off between more superannuation in retirement but lower living standards while working isn't worth it for most Australians. According to documents released in September last year, Treasury concluded ...

Gender diversity remains static, women still disadvantaged

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2020
... a male director. This is likely because boards are drawing from a relatively small pool of candidates who meet their standards. It argues that increased demand for gender diversity will see women with different backgrounds move into the industry. "As ...

Grattan calls for lower super fees

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
... the establishment of a new retirement incomes standard. Grattan said the review should prioritise the establishment of standards to assess the adequacy of retirement incomes, arguing standards matter because "boosting retirement incomes always comes ...

Industry-made retirement models are self-serving: SCA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2020
... has taken a stance against industry-created retirement models, saying Australians deserve realistic retirement income standards. In its submission to the Retirement Income Review (RIR) SCA said existing models pushed by the wealth management sector have ...

TAL executive jumps to MLC Life

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 FEB 2020
... strategies, systems, controls and governance frameworks to ensure continued compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Acting chief executive at MLC Life, Sean McCormack, said the hire comes at an important time for the company. "I'm delighted ...

SG amnesty bill finally passes

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... Jenny McAllister moved an amendment which would enshrine the right to superannuation within the National Employment Standards. Senator Hume said the government would consider Labor's amendments over the next six months, but refused to keep the opposition ...

First State hires from CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 FEB 2020
... compliance division and work closely with government regulators to ensure the fund maintains the highest governance standards. First State Super chief executive, Deanne Stewart, said the funds highest priority is to preserve the trust of its members. ...