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Cbus taps ex-AustralianSuper equities chief for 'critical role'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2024
... and head of private markets. Financial Standard reached out to Hannemann for comment. Hahnemann's departure comes amid scrutiny over Cbus' board-level ties to the CFMEU. The fund has defended its representatives, asserting that they satisfy APRA's fit ...

Industry funds defend CFMEU board ties

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2024
... corruption. Now, the board composition of both Cbus and BUSSQ, funds catering to the construction industry, is under scrutiny. At Cbus, CFMEU directors occupy three of the six union-appointed positions on its 14-member board. Meanwhile, BUSSQ has three ...

BitConnect promoter hit with good behaviour

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024
... that the advice was provided without the requisite authorisation or licence. Absence of that authorisation removes the scrutiny that comes with that authorisation and carries with it the risk of a failure to adhere to appropriate standards in the provision ...

Highest paid ASX 200 chief executives revealed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUL 2024
... median dropping from $3.93m to $3.87m - the lowest median in the 10 years. This stasis in pay indicates that investor scrutiny is having an effect. However, it's a different story with executive bonuses. ACSI reported that in the ASX 100, only two chief ...

ASX delistings outpacing new market entries

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2024
... companies listed on the NASDAQ and NYSE has been declining, with many firms opting for private funding due to less regulatory scrutiny and greater flexibility. Europe is also experiencing a surge in private equity activity, as companies delist from exchanges ...

APRA heightens expectations around trustees' spending

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024
... members, and will follow up trustees with outlying discretionary expenditure." She added that the industry will face further scrutiny on spending when the Financial Accountability Regime comes into effect for super funds in March 2025. "Another important ...

Active Super found guilty of greenwashing

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 JUN 2024
... judgement, an Active Super spokesperson said the fund has co-operated with ASIC's investigation and supports increased scrutiny on ESG disclosure standards as being good for members, the super industry and the community. "While a judgement has been ...

Treasury shakes up foreign investing framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024
... fair share of tax. This means the government releasing updated guidance about tax arrangements that will attract greater scrutiny particularly for those that are overly complex. Conversely, investments in non-sensitive sectors will be streamlined and ...

Government introduces company merger overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
... the ACCC. This measure seeks to ensure that the acquisitions most likely to impact consumers are subject to sufficient scrutiny. The law will specify the factors that the ACCC must consider for merger applications, helping the regulator to better differentiate ...

Bitcoin investing is on the rise, but more regulation is needed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2024
... to revisit their crypto-allergy post-licensing of Crypto exchange. Amid greater market adoption and increased public scrutiny, Zeng said it was of the upmost importance for the cryptocurrency industry to prioritise security and data protection. "Caleb ...