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RBS enters enforceable undertaking

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2014

The Royal Bank of Scotland has entered an enforceable undertaking in relation to "potential misconduct" involving the Australian Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced. RBS will also voluntarily ...

Federal Court finds S&P guilty in landmark ruling

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2014

... to pave the way for significant recoveries by investors in Europe from ABN AMRO (now a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Scotland NV) and S&P. Around a,-2 billion in CPDOs are estimated to have been sold in Europe. "ABN AMRO, in exercising real and substantial ...

AMP Capital increases stake in Alpha Trains

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 13 MAY 2014

... has been invested in Alpha Trains since 2008 when, as part of a consortium, it acquired the company from Royal Bank of Scotland. "Rail transportation is an important sector for us in Europe because of its growth potential," AMP Capital head of infrastructure ...

RBS posts soaring losses, pays $1m bonuses

AAP | FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2014

Royal Bank of Scotland's losses soared to almost STG9 billion ($A16.82 billion) last year, the state-rescued lender has announced, while its decision to pay millions in bonuses has triggered a political backlash. Net losses announced on Thursday widened ...

AMP announces key marketing appointment

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2014

... the role from Australia and the UK, having worked on both client and agency side for brands including BP, Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyd's and Westpac.

ANZ appoints a new head of Private Banking

HARRY PAGE | THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2013

ANZ has appointed Mike Norfolk, a former Royal Bank of Scotland banker to the newly created position of head of Private Banking in Australia. Norfolk's role will include managing private wealth and he will report to ANZ global wealth chief executive ...

Praemium strikes deal with RBS

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2013

Praemium International Limited, a subsidiary of Australian company Praemium, has cut a deal with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to provide platform services to RBS International's ex-pat clientele based in the tax haven of Jersey. Under the deal ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2013

... among the banks fined were Germany's Deutsche Bank, France's Societe Generale and Britain's state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland. The euro eased to $US1.3555 from $US1.3589 late in New York on Tuesday. HONG KONG - Asian markets closed mixed, but traders ...

Towers Watson adds five to investment team

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 2 DEC 2013

... investment consultant, previously held positions at Challenger Financial Services, Apostle Asset Management and Royal Bank of Scotland. Both he and Mercer will be based in the Sydney office. Towers Watson has also appointed three investment analysts ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP | MONDAY, 4 NOV 2013

... gains. LONDON - European stock markets mostly fell despite positive Chinese manufacturing data, as shares in Royal Bank of Scotland tumbled on news that the state-rescued lender was ring-fencing massive toxic debts. The euro fell for a second day running ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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