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Broken promises leave survivors in the lurch

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024

... will act quickly" to close the loophole. He said on national radio some laws would be drafted and they'd be in Parliament within three months - a commitment made nearly 18 months ago. Financial Standard reached out to Jones for comment on the perceived ...

Super Members Council appoints inaugural chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024

... tremendous asset to SMC as it builds on its purpose of member-centred advocacy that works across the full breadth of the Parliament to deliver the best possible retirement opportunities for the millions of Australians who rely on us." Sherry has previously ...

UK forewarns Australia on wholesale test changes

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024

After recently backflipping on changing its high-net-worth investor (HNWI) tests, the UK serves as a cautionary tale for Australia as it mulls overhauling its own wholesale investor thresholds. The UK government introduced new HNWI and sophisticated ...

Super funds to solve the housing crisis?

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024

... the risk when you don't have consistency in planning regulations," she said. "These are complex issues that the parliament has turned its mind to, which is fantastic. But in ASFA's opinion and the research that we've done, this is an issue ...

Budget 2024: Cost of living relief takes centre stage

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

... A better deal for every working parent. A fairer go at every checkout," Chalmers said when presenting the Budget to parliament. "New help with energy bills for every household and for small business. Stronger Medicare in every community. More homes in ...

Budget 2024: Chalmers looks to reset aged care, NDIS

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

... "Whether it's aged care or the National Disability Insurance Scheme, we will work with the community and across the Parliament to fund the future services people need and deserve," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "Over the last decade the NDIS has delivered ...

Wholesale investor test reform has several ramifications: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024

Proposed changes to the wholesale investor test potentially have sprawling ramifications for financial advisers and is something some experts say will need to be thoroughly nutted out before the government pushes any reforms over the line. Potentially ...

FSC launches digital advice group

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2024

... will also contribute to the FSC's policy development to support the passage of financial advice reforms through Parliament. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "Digital advice offers new and exciting ways for consumers to access high quality ...

The risks and opportunities in advice: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024

... Legislation containing the first tranche of the financial advice reforms that promise to reduce red tape was introduced in parliament on March 27. The first stage includes streamlining ongoing fee renewal and consent requirements, including removing ...

ASIC hits back at parliament: 'Simply not realistic'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chair Joe Longo had some choice words when addressing the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services today. When questioned over its capacity to respond to people who ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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