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Sexism in the City: UK financial sector slammed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... think carefully about what will deliver the best outcomes and avoid introducing tick-box exercises." In the UK financial sector, women account for 35% of senior management roles, up from 27% in 2016. However, at one percentage point per year, the pace ...

Government promises transparent financial services regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2024
... coordination in how it regulates financial services firms to alleviate their compliance costs and burdens. The Financial Sector Initiatives Regulatory Grid wants to give financial services providers better visibility of the regulation that impacts their ...

Bragg calls for another Financial System Inquiry, critiques ASIC, APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... Bragg has called for another Financial System Inquiry (FSI) to address "structural problems" in the twin peaks of financial sector regulation, ASIC and APRA. In his speech to the Financial Services Council (FSC), Bragg argued that "clear deficiencies" ...

Mercer Super loses state leaders

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... the restructure as an opportunity to take some time out to refresh and is looking to rejoin the superannuation/financial sector over the coming months. He is the third senior executive to depart Mercer in recent months following the acquisition and bedding ...

Advisers urged to check ASIC registration status

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... Australia (FAAA) says there's close to 6000 financial advisers who are still not registered with ASIC. Under the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response - Better Advice) Act 2021, all relevant providers must be registered with ASIC to ...

Former UniSuper chief appointed to CSLR board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... Fellow of the Actuaries Institute in Australia and the Society of Actuaries in the US. "Kevin brings extensive financial sector experience, both as an executive and as a director, along with analytical acumen, strategic thinking and integrity," a statement ...

Aussie fintech growth counteracted by local challenges: EY

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... sufficient market in the current sector or access to new markets (41%). The presence of a large, strong, and diverse financial sector was next, with 32% agreeing this was of high importance. Further, the proportionality of costs to be compliant with ...

Viridian launches new specialist division amid acquisition drive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2023
... mission to offer a comprehensive suite of services that cater to the evolving needs of advisers, clients, and the financial sector as a whole." Beside the launch of ICS, Viridian is also introducing a range of individually managed accounts (IMAs). The ...

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF: A landmark institutional event?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... BlackRock's strong track record - with 575 successful ETFs and only one failure - and its commanding presence in the financial sector as a potential game-changer. Further, he argues that BlackRock wouldn't pursue this venture amid current regulatory ...

King's birthday honours for industry executives

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
... the super sector, Mercer senior partner and actuary David Knox was recognised for his noteworthy service to the financial sector, while former HESTA chief executive and TelstraSuper chair Anne-Marie O'Loghlin was bestowed an award for her significant ...
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