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Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... including that the thresholds applied are too low and that insurers are still requesting genetic test results regardless of whether applications fall below them. Another major concern is that the moratorium is industry-led and lacks government oversight. ...

Key advice reforms still coming, Jones promises

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... sure we have the technical details of both of those things right," he explained. "It's about how we get it right, not whether we're going to do it at all." To further reassure delegates, Jones said the first tranche of draft legislation - which ...

Small, large entity regulation needs balance: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023
... Cybersecurity - which small, large, and medium organisations are grappling with - is one exception. "[It] doesn't matter whether you're big or whether you're little [entity]. There's a basic standard that you've got to have. You've ...

Government consults on reforms to merger rules

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2023
... prompting countries to reassess their competition policy settings. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the consultation will examine whether current merger rules and processes are fit for purpose, enabling beneficial mergers while addressing those that could ...

AFCA tightens wholesale investor remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... categories, AFCA lead ombudsman Shail Singh told the Member Forum this morning. Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act looks at whether an investor is retail or non-retail. "For non-retail investors, there are two categories - wholesale and sophisticated. ...

Super funds missing out on rich returns from Aussie agriculture

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... performance evaluation. "... performance from agriculture is unlikely to closely resemble that of the benchmark, regardless of whether it is classified in the equity, property or other asset classes," the report said. Nevertheless, McKay highlighted ...

HUB24 unveils new offering for lower balance clients

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
... reach, providing a unique solution for advised clients seeking simplicity and affordability in their investment options - whether they're starting out on their advice journey with their first portfolio or entering the drawdown phase. "What's great about ...

Aussie banks deliver record profits in FY23

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... well within expectations and is some way short of a real spike. There is no guarantee this will continue, of course, and whether borrowers can continue to adjust to such a rapid increase in rates." Garland further explained costs also rose faster in ...

Base rate lifts to 4.35%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
... compared in magnitude with the effect of the death of a relative." Bullock flagged that more increases are on the table. "Whether further tightening of monetary policy is required to ensure that inflation returns to target in a reasonable timeframe will ...

Potential reporting relief for trustees: ASIC

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2023
... disclosure and reporting consistency obligations for two years. ASIC is seeking feedback on the potential extension, including whether the current arrangement is operating effectively and efficiently and/or whether any amendments are required. Currently ...