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New deputy chair for complaints tribunal

MEDIA RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2009
... resolution of superannuation disputes," said the minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, Chris Bowen. Smith has over 40 years experience as a lawyer and is an accredited specialist in mediation. He has held senior roles in ...

TPD tax changes could increase premiums: ASFA

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2009
... 2011, this means the current practice of deducting TPD premiums will apply from July 2004 until the end of June 2011. Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation & corporate law, said the legislation will be introduced as soon as practicable ...

Too many choices, too many fees: academic

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2009
... efficiency in the superannuation system, including a push to lower headline fees and making funds more cost-effective. Chris Bowen, minister for superannuation and corporate law, said yesterday there should be a public debate about contribution levels. ...

D'Aloisio nominated Joint Forum chair

COMPANY RELEASES  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2009
... chair occur every two years by one of the parent organisations and in this case D'Aloisio was nominated by IOSCO. Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, said this nomination is recognition of Australia's constructive ...

Govt announces short selling disclosure timeline

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2009
... selling disclosure requirements in the next month, eight months after the government passed the Bill. A spokesperson for Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, said the government had been consulting the industry ...

Govt aids anti-predatory lending laws

GOVT ANNOUNCEMENT  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2009
... lending conduct requirements for brokers and some lenders will now apply from 1 January 2010 instead of 1 January 2011. Chris Bowen, Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, said that by bringing the timetable forward, consumers ...

More reform through reviews: Bowen

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009
... upcoming Henry and Cooper reviews with trepidation but rather as opportunities to improve the current system, said Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law. Bowen, who addressed an audience at yesterday's Investment ...

Heffron and Martin joins Cooper Review

PRESS RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2009
... further strength and diversity to the review panel, which will comprehensively examine our superannuation system," said Chris Bowen, the Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law. The review, also nicknamed the Cooper Review ...

Super still a great investment despite impact of GFC: Bowen

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2009
... due to the impact of the GFC on world markets, superannuation is still a very important investment opportunity, said Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law. Bowen said, as trying as it is for many fund members ...

Superannuation wins in Cabinet reshuffle

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2009
... Superannuation is now, for the first time, included in Federal Cabinet following a major ministerial reshuffle that saw Chris Bowen promoted to Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law and Minister for Human Services. Indicating ...