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Government repeats fintech focus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017
... said. Morrison flagged the need for governments to consider harnessing financial technology to implement cost-effective regulation, saying compliance systems and regulation need to adapt to meet changing consumer expectations and commercial offerings. ...

The race is on for offshore investments

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
The New Year will be crucial for simplifying regulation around offshore investment vehicles, according to Financial Services Council chief executive Sally Loane. Speaking to Financial Standard, Loane noted that corporate collective investment vehicles ...

In-house investment leading mandate charge

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
... years ago, researchers suggest the industry is still feeling its way. In 2016 the Centre for International Finance and Regulation (CIFR) found there was no common practice or approach to super funds in-sourcing investments. However co-author of the CIFR ...

Fund administrator opens in Cayman Islands

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017
... "The Cayman Islands is the jurisdiction of choice for global investors and is at the forefront of fund governance and regulation. With our office in the Cayman Islands we have global operations to support our clients across the major fund services regions." ...

La Trobe gains new ground on aged care

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017
... the upside, many financial planners have been pro-active in completing specific accreditation courses on aged care regulation, social services and estate planning. David Reed, winner of the 2015 AFA Adviser of the Year, is focusing his efforts on retirement ...

Aon Master Trust appoints new leader

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
... is a regular contributor to industry working groups, particularly on the topics of governance, risk management and regulation, and has spoken at many conferences on these topics. She was NSW chair of Aon's Women's International Network (WIN) for more ...

Investors must look further than US: J.P. Morgan

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
... 'make America great again' he has publicly advocated for increased infrastructure spending, a reduction in corporate regulation, and tax cuts to boost economic growth. Craig predicts this will lead to overall economic momentum over the next few years. ...

Advice from abroad

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JAN 2017
... financial advice market and took shape from a combination of feedback from expats and increasing focus on financial regulation from Australian and international governments. "Over the years I was getting more and more questions from colleagues overseas ...

Medium risk for terrorism funding in financial advice

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 DEC 2016
... Financial Planning Association chief executive Dante De Gori commended this, saying: "It has simplified a complex area of regulation, making it easy for financial planners to understand and apply." AUSTRAC chief executive Paul Jevtovic said: "This type ...

Top 10 superannuation stories in 2016

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2016
... sufficient provisions to cover these DB deficits. 6. Industry super fund establishes insurance company The power of industry regulation showed its hand in May, paving the way for one of Australia's largest superannuation funds to establish its own registered ...