Australia

Asia | 24 Jul 17

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is reportedly looking to sell its life insurance business but the move in not linked to recent regulatory changes requiring the country’s biggest banks to hold billions in extra capital.

Asia | 20 Jul 17

Following his shock dismissal as Praemium chief executive, Michael Ohanessian launched a successful fightback that saw him not only win back his job but also oust the board that sacked him. Here he talks exclusively to International Adviser about what happened and his plans for the future.

Asia | 19 Jul 17

The Jerseyman allegedly at the centre of Australia’s biggest ever tax evasion scandal, that included Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan among its victims, is fighting attempts to extradite him from Italy to face charges down under.

Equities | 30 Jun 17

For a contrarian manager there is value in sectors facing cyclical headwinds in Australia like energy, oil and gas firms and materials companies, says Werner du Preez, national distribution manager at Allan Gray Australia

Asia | 16 Jun 17

The Australian Government has approved an industry funding model that will see retail financial advisers pay at least A$1,500 (£890, $1,136, €1,012) each to fund the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic).