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Michele Bullock to be next RBA governor

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced this morning Michele Bullock will take over as Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor from Philip Lowe in September. Chalmers said the government is proud to announce the ninth governor ...

RBA deputy governor joins Westpac

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... coincides with uncertainty around RBA governor Phillip Lowe's position as the end of his term draws near. Last month, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a government consultation had opened and Lowes' possible reappointment would be decided by the end ...

Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... today's figures should push the balance in favour of pausing, which is our central case." When asked his opinion, Treasurer Jim Chalmer welcomed the news but added that inflation is still too high. "Inflation is certainly moderating in our economy ...

Jones lifts adviser levy freeze, updates funding model

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... freeze as it unveils recommendations that make minor changes to the industry funding model following a review. Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones yesterday announced that he will not extend the temporary levy relief ...

ISA welcomes back former chair

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2023
... founding chair of the Sydney Financial Forum. He has also had a 22-year-long career with the NSW Parliament, serving as s treasurer, attorney general, health and arts minister as well as as leader of the opposition. Collins has chaired several public ...

Advisers embrace less back-office burden

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... government's adoption of the Quality of Advice Review recommendations. Some of the QAR recommendations assistant treasurer Stephen Jones flagged he will adopt include the replacement of the Statement of Advice (SoAs) with an advice record that is ...

CSLR finally passes senate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... "This is a significant victory for over 2000 people, who have been waiting for a resolution on their cases," assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said. CHOICE chief executive Alan Kirkland said the creation of a compensation scheme was one of the most important ...

Pengana appoints leaders for private credit division

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... from Citigroup where he spent the past 33 years. Throughout his tenure he held the roles of managing director, country treasurer for Citi Australia, and head of G10 markets treasury Asia Pacific. Pengana said Finkelstein has been tasked with oversight ...

Labor advances super performance test changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2023
... products will be subject to a testing period of 10 years instead of eight years. In providing further details, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones will mandate super funds that send notification letters to members of ...

ANZ reaches agreement with QLD government over Suncorp

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... acquisition of Suncorp Bank is subject to conditions including authorisation by the ACCC, approval from the Federal Treasurer and Queensland legislative amendments," ANZ said. "While the acquisition remains subject to these conditions, ANZ continues ...