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Capex brings cheer

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
"You can't make people be confident, I certainly can't. I've allowed the horse to come to the water with cheap funding. I can't make it drink." This was then RBA governor Glenn Stevens' statement to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on ...

C is the key

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
It's 21 days before the US Federal Reserve proclaims to the world that the fed funds rate is 25 basis points higher to 1.5%. Gauging from the CME FedWatch Tool, this is 91.5% certain. I don't think anybody can quibble with this. But one striking point ...

Powerwrap managing director departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
... said. "Chris also drove the program to recapitalise Powerwrap and introduce new investors to help stabilise the share register. We thank Chris for his significant contribution and we wish him well in the future." Recently appointed William Davidson will ...

Financial services industry welcomes 'Yes' result

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
Leaders from across the financial services industry have welcomed the 'Yes' vote in favour of legalising same-sex marriage. Zurich, Vanguard, Westpac, Australian Ethical and CBA have all expressed delight at the result and affirmed their commitment ...

FS Power50 announces most influential advisers

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
... were also screened to ensure they are all licensed to provide personal advice based on the ASIC FAR (Financial Advisers Register), have met minimum professional educational standards, and are members of at least one industry association. The guide is ...

Aussie regtech readies firms for MiFID II

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 NOV 2017
An Australian regtech has partnered with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to help local financial services firms address compliance in time for the looming MiFID II deadline. APIR Systems will be the LSE's registered agent in Australia and South East ...

ANZ Wealth partners for mental health support

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
ANZ Wealth is piloting a mental health coaching service in partnership with Remedy Healthcare. Customers lodging income protection claims relating to depression or anxiety will have the option to undertake a complimentary, phone-based Remedy Healthcare ...

US recommends asset manager stress tests be removed

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
US Treasury released a report overnight that makes several recommendations for its financial services industry, including the elimination of statutory stress testing for investment managers. The stress testing call came as part of several recommendations ...

BEAR closer to legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2017
... they fail to crack down on bad practices, and claw back remuneration from individuals. "Banks will also be required to register individuals with APRA before appointing them as senior executives and directors. And APRA will have new powers to examine ...

Government names new ASIC chair

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2017
... to improve the quality of financial advice and financial literacy, and the establishment of a national business names register." Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen welcomed the news of Shipton's appointment, saying the incoming chair "possesses a good mix ...