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ASIC issues warning over scammers using fake AFSLs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024
... advertisements and social media to promote fake bond and term deposit investment offers in well-known companies. The ads lead consumers to an online enquiry form which scammers use to collect personal information, such as their name, email address, and ...

Mercer rolls out new corporate super plan

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2024
... around, stapling, etc., that, probably on the back of their employer organisation being one of the most trusted brands consumers have, employees actually often look to employers to provide options around things like their superannuation, and we find ...

Vanguard Super lowers fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024
Vanguard Super is reducing its annual administration fees off the back of strong investment performance and its short time in the market. All members will see annual administration fee go from 0.35% to 0.33% per year and the admin fee cap lower from ...

Aussies underestimate life insurance's importance: Investment Trends

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
... research Irene Guiamatsia said. The report also revealed that a robust brand reputation is the foremost consideration for consumers when selecting a life insurance provider, ahead of advisory services and premium costs. Notably, 20% of policyholders ...

Future Fund posts 10.1% annual return, surpassing benchmark

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024
... "good shape," better than expected from last year, largely due to the strength of the US economy and the adjustments of consumers and business to higher inflation and interest rates. "Markets have priced in this economic resilience and expectations of ...

FSC expands financial advice membership

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
... at its strongest when it speaks with a unified voice on regulatory and policy issues that impact the sector and its consumers," he said. "The FSC has a leading role unifying the industry on reform initiatives, and I am pleased to have this opportunity ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of JB Markets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2024
... and adequate resourcing. ASIC said it determined cancelling JB Markets' AFSL would protect the interests of potential consumers, promote confidence in the financial services industry, and encourage professionalism by those who provide financial services. ...

Vanguard backs current performance test

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2024
... recommended that the ATO YourSuper comparison tool should sort by fees, as it's "the only forward-looking measure" for consumers to compare superannuation products. "Sorting by investment performance and the performance test as it stands may risk misleading ...

Blockchain mining companies sued by ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024
... products will continue to be scrutinised by ASIC to ensure they comply with regulatory obligations in order to protect consumers," ASIC chair Joe Longo said. The Federal Court last week appointed Anthony Connelly, Kathy Sozou, and Jamie Harris of McGrathNicol ...

ASIC challenges court ruling in Finder Wallet crypto case

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
... must issue appropriate risk disclosure documents and develop appropriate target market determinations to ensure that consumers are not sold inappropriate products," Court said. "We allege that Finder Wallet failed to do this, potentially putting their ...