Westpac sells asset management arm to Mercer
Firms also agree a superannuation funds merger
Firms also agree a superannuation funds merger
For charging clients commission despite the practice being banned since 2013
It could cost acquirers around A$1.5bn
After regulator alleges the bank charged advice fees to over 11,000 deceased customers
After its financial product advice was found to be in breach of the Corporations Act
While NAB buys Citigroup’s private wealth management arm
As it enters into a 15-year distribution agreement
After it was accused of ‘unfairly overcharging’ clients for life insurance products
Decision provides ‘clear guidance’ on selling products ‘through direct approaches to retail clients’
But bank says it will still serve customers with large investment portfolios for their lending needs
Investment manager hires head of distribution, as auditing firm names global head of tax
UK regulator names interim CEO, while life assurance firm hires group chief executive