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Remembering Susan Ryan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
... fought to end sex discrimination, sponsoring the Sex Discrimination Act, which was passed in 1984, and the Affirmative Action Act 1986 ; the impact of which has and will continue to benefit generations of Australian women. A steadfast advocate of equal ...

Financial advice firms facing failure: Dynamic Asset Consulting

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020
... very risky way to run a portfolio. I couldn't sleep at night running a portfolio like that. There is an urgent need for action right now," Lander said. "The bubble is not actually just in equities as most people think - it is in bonds and traditionally ...

Responsible lending laws to be revoked

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... individuals and families at severe risk of being pushed into credit arrangements that will hurt in the long term. Consumer Action chief executive Gerard Brody agrees: "Leaving people with more debt they can afford is no way out of an economic crisis. ...

Chief economist update: UK's winter of discontent

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
"We had joy, we had fun We had seasons in the sun..." -Terry Jacks, 'Seasons in the Sun' The Brits certainly did. Just in time for summer, Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared on 30 April that the UK is "past its peak" of infections, published ...

ASIC extends advice, capital raising provisions

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... statement of advice in this circumstance until 15 April 2021 rather than October 15. In addition, ASIC has extended its 'no-action' position to superannuation trustees to December 31 from September 24, allowing funds to provide personal advice as intra-fund ...

Chief economist update: October rate cut?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... restrictions among some states suggest that Australia is past its worst and therefore, the RBA doesn't need to rush into action or spend ammunition than is necessary.

Westpac reaches $1.3bn AUSTRAC deal

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2020
... an amended statement of claim. These new contraventions relate to information that came to light after the civil penalty action was launched last year and relate to additional International Funds Transfer Instructions (IFTIs) reporting failures, failures ...

ASIC cleans up 'cash plus' funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
... reviews, and one winding up its fund. ASIC said it will continue to monitor the outcomes and consider appropriate regulatory action, including enforcement action where necessary. "Funds should be "true to label". This is not a nice-to-have. It's a must-have ...

Count Financial adds member firm

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
... them to continue delivering quality advice at a time when Australians need it more than ever," he said. It comes as class action proceedings were filed against Count Financial by Piper Alderman who alleges it did not ensure its financial advisers did ...

Lifespan adds MDAs to BT Panorama

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2020
... Financial Standard reported in September 2019. IMAP in March this year said it is does not expect ASIC to take regulatory action regarding MDAs over next six to twelve months.