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HESTA calls for access to super for family violence victims

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
Industry super fund HESTA is calling on the Federal Government to change the rules and allow family violence victims and survivors access to their superannuation. The fund, along with others in the community sector including Financial Counselling Australia ...

ASIC enters new era as industry funding model passes

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... She cited multiple benefits of the new model, including that entities regulated by ASIC will now bear the costs of regulation rather than taxpayers; that good conduct will drive down supervisory levies; and that ASIC's own transparency and accountability ...

Robo-advisers expected to meet fiduciary rule

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... The SEC's position on the issue is continuing despite the broader push by the Trump administration to relax financial regulation. It reinforces speculation that the SEC's new chair will be focused on enhancing protections of retail consumers. In Australia ...

Super funds not future ready: Mercer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
... five years, but only 13% expect consolidation to affect their own fund. Additionally, 58% of funds regard government regulation and the Productivity Commission inquiry as their fund's top risk, and 55% view it as a dominant force shaping the industry. ...

Northern Trust names Sydney head

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2017
On the back of increased demand for its institutional asset servicing and asset management solutions, Northern Trust appointed a new leader for its recently established Sydney office. Maintaining her role as head of client services Australasia, Sally ...

Super funds and CEFC join investment forces

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
... technology which can reduce emissions by up to 90%. Environment and Energy Minister Josh Freedenberg said loosening the regulation will make room for investments in low emissions projects in wind, solar and storage worth more than more than $3 billion. ...

ASIC delays super disclosure reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 JUN 2017
ASIC is once again deferring multiple Stronger Super reforms so as to allow time for relevant legislation to finalise. Product dashboard requirements for choice products and portfolio holdings disclosure requirements will be delayed for two years - ...

FINSIA expands professional network

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
... FINSIA to define appropriate standards of conduct, competence, and culture. FINSIA President David Gall said: "While regulation plays a role, it is imperative that we as an industry take the lead. Getting it right for customers should be at the heart ...

Approved to build more dwellings

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Australian Prudential Regulations Authority (APRA) - especially after its tighter home lending regulations announced in late March -- wouldn't be pleased with the Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) report ...

Banking and Finance Oath secures strong conference program

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
The Banking and Finance Oath holds its inaugural conference in Sydney next week and it has secured an impressive lineup to drive the importance of trust and ethical foundations in financial services. Banking and Finance Oath executive Cris Parker said ...