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APRA receives new super powers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... new law, super trustees will have to annually assess and compare the appropriateness of product offerings for MySuper and choice products - including how each product promotes the financial interests of members. APRA will have the power to refuse or ...

Superannuation Consumer Advocate proposal needs work

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... requires more funding and a long-term commitment from the industry and political parties, according to consumer groups. CHOICE and the Superannuation Consumers' Centre (SCC) welcomed Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's $100,000 pledge on Budget ...

Kelaher to leave IOOF

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... transformative, value-accretive acquisitions built true scale in the business and enabled us to offer broad access and genuine choice of products and service to our clients and their advisers. "This, in turn, has delivered strong growth in funds under ...

Coalition to boost retail access to corporate bonds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
As part of the 2019 Federal Budget, the Morrison Government has committed to consulting on reforms to develop the corporate bond market. Following the release of the Budget, Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert said: "A strong retail corporate bond market ...

Cost of living fears rise: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... their single greatest concern in 2019 but effective financial advice could be the solution. Latest research from Mortgage Choice and CoreData's looked at the attitudes and behaviours of Australians towards their finances. Mortgage Choice chief executive ...

Record tax receipts, record outlays yet back to surplus

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... taxes; 8% reliance on excise; and 7% reliance on asset sales, interest and dividends. As a result the government has little choice but to return revenue to individual taxpayers by way of tax cuts. Reinforcing this, this financial year tax payments by ...

In a nutshell: Federal Budget 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
Delivering the 2019-20 Federal Budget tonight, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Government has made real progress but there is still work to be done. Off the bat, Frydenberg announced an expected surplus of $7.1 billion - the first surplus ...

Financial services industry digs deep for charity

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
... RockStar of the Year Award went to Jodie Hanson from ANZ for her rendition of 'Long Way to the Top'. Meanwhile, People's Choice went to Matt Okkerse from Ausbil for his take on 'Jailbreak'. Best Male Artist went to Kristen Loveridge from MLC; Best New ...

Powerwrap launches new adviser service

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... their business model." "Powerwrap's proposition is to allow advisers an easy, commercial transition to a business model of choice, achieving immediate efficiencies and accelerating the growth of their practice."

Charity auction open for FICAP

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... Rockstar of the Year, with other awards handed out on the night including Best New Talent, Best Returning Talent and People's Choice. The annual 'Who Wants to be a Rockstar?' will be held at The Ivy from 6pm on Thursday, 28 March. To get involved in ...