Australia
AMP finally sells life insurance arm to UK consolidator
The deal was nearly sunk after the New Zealand regulator waded in last year
Aussie regulator sues CBA over A$22m conflicted remuneration
It seeks civil penalties for both bank and its investment arm
Australian wealth firms set to merge
Combined business will have total funds under management of around A$2.5bn
Relief for Aussie advisers as exam deadline finally extended
The bill was rejected twice but passed at third sitting
Uncertainty looms over Aussie advisers exam extension
Senate deadlock could mean bill is unlikely to pass parliament