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Whistleblower protections under microscope

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
... about existing whistleblower provisions already operating in Australia, including those under the recent amendments to the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Act 2016, and overseas in major comparable jurisdictions. It also critiques existing ...

Class partners for improved SMSF compliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
... documents are pre-populated using Class' data and can be used to generate unlimited electronic SMSF documents, subject to fair use policy. Members will also be provided with access to monthly accredited CPD courses on SMSF technical issues through The ...

Ombudsman takes on ANZ fairness role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
... chief executive Shayne Elliott said the role is significant and is designed to assist the bank in consistently delivering "fair and responsible banking to retail and small business customers." "Colin's deep experience in financial services, examining ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
... in economic activity, the results have softened enough to suggest that growth remains sub-trend." (Alan Oster) This is a fair assessment from NAB's group chief economist on the latest update on Australia's business confidence and conditions. Business ...

Individual risk sales flat for three years

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
Growth in life insurers' individual risk business was "virtually static" in the three years to 30 June 2016, research reveals. The Health and Wellness Report, published by Strategic Insight (formerly Plan for Life), highlights that while individual ...

Life insurance legacy faces more scrutiny

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
Australia's life insurance regulator is renewing calls to rationalise legacy products that have plagued the industry with poor consumer outcomes and operational complexities. APRA member Geoff Summerhayes told a parliamentary inquiry on the life insurance ...

Winston Capital expands west

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
Western Australia and South Australia are set to rival the eastern states when it comes to growth and innovation in the financial services industry, according to Winston Capital. The funds management distribution firm is opening a new office in Perth ...

Super objective crucial to Commission review

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... to be sourced from industry." FSC chief executive Sally Loane welcomed the Commission's work, saying it has "developed a fair and balanced assessment framework for superannuation that makes it clear they expect reforms to deliver lower fees, product ...

Education alliances to drive growth: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
The growth of the financial planning industry hinges on a stronger pipeline of young talent joining the ranks - and that requires forging a relationship with them while they are still in school, said FPA chief executive Dante de Gori. "We need to replenish ...

Infrastructure investment at risk from default super changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2016
Industry Super Australia deputy chair John Brumby says changing the default superannuation system would pose threats to super fund inflows and lessen the opportunity to invest in nation building infrastructure. Speaking at The Superannuation Opportunity ...