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Chief economist update: Fear and loathing on Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 25 OCT 2018
... increase in disposable income among households (brought on by Trump's tax cuts) and the tax cuts on companies (as consumers spend less). With inflation still not rearing its ugly head, the Fed should consider a pause before things become uglier. ...

Robo-advice register launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2018
... market. The Robo Adviser (Smart Tools) register profiles 36 financial management fintech solutions sold directly to consumers that provide budgeting, trading, investing and post-retirement services. This includes fintechs such as AtlasTrend, Aleda Capital ...

Chief economist update: If you can't beat Trump, copy Trump

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2018
... economy. Household consumption accounts for about 39% of Chinese GDP. This compares with the 20% contribution of GDP. Consumers are the lynchpin of the economy. Their spending generates sales, profits, employment, capital investment... economic growth. ...

Post Royal Commission change is all talk: Shipton

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... funding model; unique characteristics of Australia's financial system; size of Australia's financial markets; number of consumers; number of people engaged in the industry; and the clear expectations of the community. Shipton clarified that he was not ...

Revised penalties come down hard on white collar crime

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2018
... penalties closer to those in other leading international jurisdictions and, most importantly, provide greater protection for consumers against financial and corporate sector misconduct," Frydenberg said. Speaking to media at the AFA National Adviser ...

Afterpay faces senate inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 OCT 2018
... our revenue is derived from fees paid by retailers and merchants, which allows us to offer an interest-free product to consumers," Afterpay said. The "overwhelming majority" of its consumers pay on time and have never incurred a late fee, it said, adding ...

NobleOak wins best direct life insurer award

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 OCT 2018
... insurance market is under intense scrutiny, but there are several companies that are focussed on the needs of Australian consumers, and are leading the way forward with appropriate direct life insurance products and services. "Companies that can anticipate ...

Adviser-client relationships not swayed by RC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 OCT 2018
About 56% of consumers and more than a third of SMEs feel the revelations of the Royal Commission have had no impact on the way they interact with their financial adviser. New research from MetLife shows the Royal Commission has had no impact on the ...

FPA appoints new chair, director

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... association said. "We will continue to focus on strong professional standards, professional education and engagement with consumers around quality advice. At the same time, we'll be building a story centred on trust and the improved standards of FPA ...

ASIC bans Spectrum Wealth adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2018
... help ASIC focus its surveillance of life insurance advice, with the aim of improving life insurance advice provided to consumers. Mehra has the right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to review ASIC's decision.