Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 1 - 10 of 19 results for "June Smith"

AFCA puts InterPrac determinations on ice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... fight the very systems that was supposedly created to protect us." AFCA acting chief ombudsman and chief executive June Smith commented: "We understand that investors want to have their complaints resolved as quickly as possible, and this decision has ...

AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... and financial services, spanning legal, regulatory and executive leadership positions. AFCA deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said Woodburn's appointment reinforced the authority's commitment to delivering fair and effective outcomes across its superannuation ...

AFCA looks to expand jurisdiction over receiving banks in scams

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2025
... all parties involved in the movement of scam funds are subject to appropriate scrutiny," said deputy chief ombudsman June Smith. Smith said the annual review is essential to providing clear guidance on AFCA's obligations. "Engaging with stakeholders ...

AFCA completes independent review of operations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2024
... 13 recommendations of the 2021 Independent Review of AFCA undertaken by Treasury, was led by deputy chief ombudsman June Smith. "We are proud to share the outcomes of this transformative program. This is a story of how AFCA has matured as an organisation ...

Former UniSuper chief appointed to CSLR board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... transitional board as a non-executive director. O'Sullivan steps into the CSLR board role effective immediately, succeeding June Smith from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). O'Sullivan, a veteran in the financial services industry ...

AFCA appoints lead ombudsman, investments and advice

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
... becoming a case manager with an AFCA predecessor, the Financial Ombudsman Scheme, in 2010. AFCA deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said Singh brings deep and diverse experience to this role, having worked in dispute resolution for over a decade. "He is ...

AFCA appoints senior ombudsmen

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2021
... consistent decision making, which we know is important to both complainants and financial firms," deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said. "The senior ombudsman will help ensure we deliver an independent, fair and consistent approach to decision making ...

Six new ombudsmen at AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2021
... and Suanne Russell, who recently joined the organisation, from ASIC and Westpac respectively. Deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said: "It's terrific that we have been able to secure such skilled and experienced people. Our internal promotions are also ...

AFCA reveals approach to Code of Ethics compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2019
... financial planner conduct in relation to the Code of Ethics. Speaking at the FPA Congress, AFCA deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said the body will take a measured and considered approach to interpreting the code's provisions, only assessing adviser ...

SMSFs: Who, what, where, when and how

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2018
... self-managed superannuation fund to clients. Australian Financial Complaints Authority lead ombudsman - superannuation, June Smith reinforced the importance of quality advice to the SMSF sector following recent criticism by ASIC and the Royal Commission. ...
PAGE:
1
PREVIOUS
NEXT