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New rules on the way for BNPL sector

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2022
... vulnerable groups in over their head." The options paper presents three scenarios for tighter controls. The first is stronger industry self-regulation with the addition of a new "affordability test" requirement. This would involve strengthening the BNPL ...

Perpetual appoints head of equities

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2022
... the commitment, and dedication he's shown to our clients." "Paul is leaving at a time when his team has never been stronger, with positive momentum across investment performance and fund flows." Meanwhile on Pezzullo's promotion, Adams showed ...

Cost of retirement in lockstep with inflation: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2022
... home." However, despite the current pressure on household budgets, McCrea remarked that Australian retirees are in a stronger retirement position than their global peers, because of Australia's robust super system, and retirement pillar settings. ...

Australia among top 10 financially inclusive markets: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2022
... financial system, usually developed economies, tended to provide lower levels of employer support. While markets that have stronger employer support scores, usually emerging economies, tend to have lower scores in the government and financial system ...

Small wins for some pensioners

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
... that light at all," he explained. "The government clearly wants to reduce the deficit and make its financial position is stronger. It's not looking for extra expenditure, it's also recognising that there are financial pressures in terms of aged ...

Budget deficit pressured by debt costs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2022
... Budget documents show that the government's economic and fiscal strategy is focused on making the economy and budget stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable over the medium term. "The strategy is focused on the objectives of strong, inclusive ...

Colonial First State introduces new platform

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022
... financial advice is vital to helping Australians achieve financial freedom in retirement, and we are committed to building a stronger and more sustainable advice industry," CFS group executive, distribution Bryce Quirk said. "Over the past decade, we ...

Perpetual takeover of Pendal progresses

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2022
... asset prices and fund outflows in the US, he added. "However, this was offset by net inflows from the EUKA region and the stronger US dollar, which helped deliver a favourable currency uplift of $2 billion," he said. Giving an update on the Scheme, he ...

Choice performance test pause in members' best interests: Chant West

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2022
... the consumer protection measures noted in the QAR review recommendations, will afford consumers, and their advisers, stronger protections and further support the delivery of quality advice."

APRA unmasks fund outsourcing impacts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
... arrangements in the superannuation industry found that trustees' efforts since the Royal Commission have resulted in stronger board oversight and monitoring of outsourcing arrangements and service providers. The thematic review assessed the management ...