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APRA issues warning to underperforming super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... implementable strategy to address identified weaknesses within a reasonably short period and to engage more regularly with APRA to monitor the implementation of that strategy. "Where it is clear that a product or RSE is unlikely to be able to continue ...

ASIC sets sights on IPO investment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
Hard to read, complex and misleading prospectuses could soon be a thing of the past following an industry regulator review of the IPO market. An ASIC report looked at the experience of institutional and retail investors in making decisions, and outlined ...

Robo-adviser scores investment banking partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
A provider of digital advice has secured a partnership to roll out its flagship service to an Australian investment bank. Ignition Wealth will now provide digital advice to clients of APP Securities, the brokerage and investment banking firm formed ...

UBS names key Aussie hire

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
UBS Asset Management Australia is reaching out to aligned and independent financial advisers with a new appointment to its wholesale team. Former Lazard Asset Management national manager of retail Ben Williams joins UBS as head of wholesale, with responsibility ...

APRA puts super funds on notice

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... of fees and costs, and the use of reserves come under more scrutiny. Policies and procedures to establish, implement, monitor and review business plans, and the achievement of strategic objectives, have also been proposed. "RSE licensees are expected ...

Low-flation becoming less transitory?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
In its 26 July FOMC statement, the Fed noted: "Inflation on a 12-month basis is expected to remain somewhat below 2% in the near term but to stabilise around the Committee's 2% objective over the medium term. Near-term risks to the economic outlook ...

ANZ foots compensation bill

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017
ANZ will compensate consumers a total of $10.5 million as a result of OnePath compliance breaches. According to ASIC, ANZ's wealth, insurance and advice arm, OnePath, failed to process superannuation contributions and manage lost inactive member balances ...

CBA contemplates CommInsure sale

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2017
Commonwealth Bank confirmed in its annual results presentation that third parties are discussing an acquisition of the bank's life insurance business. Describing CommInsure as a "strong business with scale, expertise, competitive products and access ...

ACSI urges investor action on slavery, warns of financial risks

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2017
... be left to a few responsible corporations." Specifically, ACSI is calling for legislation which requires companies to monitor and address slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, including; mandatory reporting, with provision for board approval ...

APRA sets new capital target for the big four

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... well-positioned to meet this new capital benchmark. Financial strength is a key priority of CBA's strategy, and we constantly monitor our capital position and any potential regulatory change which may affect our capital."