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AMP profits nosedive, new board director announced

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 AUG 2018
... continue the rebuild at AMP." "John brings a wealth of top-level experience across financial markets, governance and public policy to the AMP board table. He has an exceptional blend of public and private sector experience, in Australia and internationally ...

Productivity Commission proposes more changes to financial advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... executive Mike Lawrence said the Commission found that the market power of the major banks is supported by layers of public policy and regulatory requirements, describing it as "dense" and may act against customers' interests. "The PC is shining ...

FSC aggregates insurance industry data

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2018
... reveals how much is paid out annually in mental health claims the project will inform the development of future public policy," she said. Over time the project will collect information on the insurance industry throughout its lifecycle, starting from ...

New lead for Productivity Commission

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... Australian financial system. "Mr. Harris has demonstrated strong leadership and dedication in advocating for important public policy reforms, balancing a range of community interests in contentious and often complex policy areas," Morrison said.

FinTech Australia appoints former Uber policy head

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 21 MAY 2018
... executive. Brad Kitschke joins FinTech Australia having previously served as a consultant specialising in technology, public policy and regulation. He was previously head of communications and public affairs at Settlement Services International. Prior ...

Budget 2018: Social media reaction

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... government has taken it on. https://t.co/rq5Utu6hyY #Budget2018 - Australia Institute (@TheAusInstitute) May 8, 2018 Public policy think tank, The Australia Institute, supports expansion of the pension loan scheme.

Retirement income expert joins SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 MAY 2018
The SMSF Association announced a superannuation and retirement income veteran will join its Public Policy Committee in an effort to institute strong policy settings in these areas. Challenger retirement income chair Jeremy Cooper will provide expertise ...

Industry Super Australia chief executive resigns

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 13 APR 2018
... campaign organisation in our industry, perhaps the best in any industry." "His leadership and unrelenting focus on good public policy has made life better for millions of Australians," Collins said. "ISA led the public campaign to clean up the financial ...

Challenger chief becomes FSC deputy chair

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2018
... pleased to take on this new position and further support the FSC which is playing a vital role in contributing to good public policy for Australia's financial services sector." FSC chief executive Sally Loane added: "I'd like to welcome Brian into the ...

Actuaries Institute names chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... replaces David Bell who resigned in late 2017. Grace has served as the institute's deputy chief executive and head of public policy since August 2013, before taking on the interim chief executive role. Her experience spans more than 20 years, working ...