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Saxo Capital Markets hires Aussie markets strategist

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2018
The trading and investment platform has created a new role to provide trading ideas and insights of Australian markets to Saxo's global sales trading team. Eleanor Creagh has been appointed to the Sydney based role, reporting to Saxo's group chief economist ...

ASIC consults on advice code monitoring bodies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2018
... significant responsibility that will be resource intensive for the bodies that take on this role. "The compliance scheme framework is key to the successful operation of the proposed code of ethics, which must have the greatest possible influence on the ...

Morrison sharpens blockchain, AI agenda

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2018
... how the Government handles and uses the data it collects, Morrison said a National Data Commissioner will oversee the framework and use of data efficiently. The Government also allocated $29.9 million to develop the nation's artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Retirement income rules boost annuities: Challenger

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAY 2018
... Pensions chief executive David Orford was similarly supportive of the Government's changes to the retirement income framework. He said: "Protecting your standard of living post-retirement just became more achievable. The clarity around the compulsory ...

What the 2018 Budget means for you

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... insurance arrangements for members under 25. The Government has also stated its latest position on the Retirement Income Framework. Superannuation trustees will need to offer Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement (CIPRs) - products that provide ...

Budget 2018: Social media reaction

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... (@gerardbrody) May 8, 2018 Consumer advocate Gerard Brody highlighted the Federal Government's update on its Retirement Income Framework. SMEs will continue to be able to write off assets up to value of $20K until 30 June 2019 #Budget2018 - HLB Mann ...

Baby boomers receive $259 million, pension work bonus lifted

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
Working baby boomers who also receive age pensions will now be able to earn up to $300 a fortnight before the Government starts to trim their pension payments. The 2018 Budget initiative formed part of Treasurer Scott Morrison's $258.6 million baby ...

Royal Commission sees increased ASIC, APRA funding

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... July 2018 start date for AFCA may not be possible, though, given the magnitude of work left in implementing the new framework. As a result, it is asking for the Treasury and ASIC to review the funding for soon-to-be-replaced Superannuation Complaints ...

Government to ban default life insurance in super

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... savings from undue erosion by fees and insurance premiums." Under the new regime, insurance will move from a default framework to an opt-in extra for those with balances less than $6000; accounts that haven't received a contribution in 13 months; and ...

Budget paves way for retirement income framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
... measure is estimated to cost $20.2 million over forward estimates. The retirement income covenant and product disclosure framework measures have no impact on expenditure. The Financial Services Council said it welcomes the Government's efforts to reform ...