National Australia Bank chairman, Ken Henry and chief executive, Andrew Thorburn have advised they are leaving the big banking group.
In what represents the first major fall-out following release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry the bank announced that Thorburn would finish on 28 February while Henry would retire from the board once a permanent chief executive was found.
Current NAB director, Phil Chronican will step to serve as acting CEO.
Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes between 3 and 51 per cent by incorporating personal and household data into their retirement income strategies, according to new research.
The best interests duty and new class of adviser didn't make the cut for the pre-election DBFO draft bill; however, ASFA has used its submission to outline what it wants to see from the final package.
The peak body stressed that the proposed financial advice reforms should “pass as soon as possible” and has thrown its weight behind super funds providing a greater level of advice.
Economists from the big four banks have all predicted the RBA to deliver another rate cut during its July meeting; however, some admit the decision will be a close call.