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Scams prevention framework consultation released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... as the data shows," Rao said. "When credit cards are used for fraud, banks are good at alerting us and are often able to stop the fraud very quickly. "Unfortunately, this is not the case with bank transfers, which is where most fraud is happening." Rao ...

The transferrable skills for advisers who changed careers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
A former police officer and professional athlete say staying disciplined and having robust communication skills have helped them succeed in their careers as financial advisers. Forbes Fava Saville Financial Planning senior financial planner and chief ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
Insurers will no longer be able to use genetic test results in life insurance underwriting, with a total ban to be introduced by the government. Earlier this year, the government consulted on the use of genetic test results in underwriting life insurance ...

Hostplus launches digital advice platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... an interactive risk profiler, helping members to optimise their super and plan for retirement. "SuperSmart is truly a one-stop-shop for members looking to uplift their super knowledge or seek advice, all seamlessly integrated to match their individual ...

Court appoints receivers to Keystone, Master Shield Fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... investigation in February to halt new investment offers in Shield Master Fund, and the corporate watchdog simultaneously made interim stop orders on four product disclosure statements for the fund. It later applied to have its assets frozen. The investigation ...

New bill seeks to block investments involving Cbus

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has introduced a bill to stop the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) from investing in housing projects financed by Cbus. The bill would amend the Housing Australia Future Fund Act 2023 to include an additional limitation ...

Rest cuts investment options

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2024
... said. "By making the process simpler, and the options easier to understand, we can help break down the barriers that often stop Rest members from taking an active role in their super journey. By doing this we can ultimately help them to achieve better ...

FAAA to work with Treasury on CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2024
... Abood pointed to the Dixon Advisory case - with losses approaching $135 million - saying there is still nothing in place to stop another situation like it in the future. "We believe the Minister has clearly heard these concerns and is genuine in his ...

SEC seeks to shut down $450m Ponzi scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... all-expenses-paid trip for two to the likes of Cabo San Lucas and the Greek Isles. According to the SEC, Burkhalter told the SEC he would stop accepting applications, paying commissions to sales agents and making supposed return payments on June 10 ...

Future Group joins campaign to ban gambling ads

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
Ethical investment groups Ethinvest and Future Group are backing an investor campaign to stop media giants Seven West and Nine Entertainment from running gambling ads. Ethinvest, a financial planning group, and Future Group, the parent company of super ...