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Culture index launched

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2019
In response to current concerns around Australian corporate culture exposed by the Hayne Royal Commission, a Melbourne-based startup has launched a standardised index creating culture transparency.

Fix gaps in AFCA remit: Creevey Russell

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
Creevey Russell principle Dan Creevey is calling on the government to urgently fix gaps in reforms made to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, with certain groups at risk.

APRA proposes new banking data policies

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
APRA has proposed new policy changes that would see a substantial increase in the data it makes publicly available on banks, credit unions and building societies.

Use 401k to pay student debts: US senator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2019
US Senator Rand Paul has introduced a radical new plan to allow people to pay off student loan debt using their retirement savings.

ASIC takes action against former AMP adviser

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 5 DEC 2019
ASIC commenced civil proceedings against a former authorised representative of AMP accused of operating an unregistered managed investment scheme and using investor funds for themselves.

Regulators circle as scandal engulfs Westpac

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2019
APRA has put Westpac on notice; warning the disgraced bank could face fines and disqualification of senior directors and executives as it considers whether to launch legal action.

Former NAB, Infocus advisers banned

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
ASIC has banned two former financial advisers for five years and one year respectively

Enforcement appetite is working: APRA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2019
The prudential regulator has told the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics that despite tough conditions it has shown an increased appetite to be "constructively tough".

ASIC probes Regal Funds Management

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2019
Regal Funds Management has confirmed an ASIC investigation into the asset manager is underway.

ASIC outlines Code of Ethics expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission has outlined what it expects of advice licensees in regards to enforcing the Code of Ethics, saying it will not monitor or enforce individual advisers' compliance.