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O'Dwyer says life insurance back on the agenda

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016

... need." The problem, of course, was that the government's reforms for the industry were before the Senate when the federal election was called, allowing them to lapse due to prorogation. O'Dwyer acknowledged this and said restoring the reforms was a priority ...

FSC names new chair

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2016

... difficult period." He also noted that this was the first industry body "in any sector" to meet after the 2016 Federal Election. "There is important work to be done with the industry and with government. We will be working hand-in-hand over the next few ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2016

Australia consumer confidence Conducted from 4 July to 7 July - after 'Brexit' and amidst the then still inconclusive Australian Federal elections - it's not surprising that Australian consumer sentiment declined in July, what was surprising was that ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2016

... confidence Taken "right amidst the heightened uncertainty around the Brexit referendum, and ahead of the Australian Federal election," the National Australia Bank's (NAB) business survey showed business confidence rose to a higher than expected reading ...

State governments must divest energy networks: CEDA

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016

... reform among four recommended by CEDA. CEDA chief executive Stephen Martin said it was important ahead of the federal election that both major parties delivered sustainable, holistic plans for how they will drive growth over the next three years. CEDA ...

Financial services given hand to protect seniors

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2016

... launch comes at the same time Labor committed to appointing a dedicated Minister for Ageing should it win the federal election on 2 July. National Seniors has cautiously welcomed the Opposition's announcement which also plans a review of aged care reforms ...

RBA envy

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 9 MAY 2016

It's May! Time to go away! Somehow I think the Australian equity market didn't get this memo. Like a thumb - not the sore one but the one in the OK sign - the All Ordinaries index stuck out with a 0.8% gain in the first week of May while most others ...

Bernie Ripoll to retire from federal politics

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2015

... and architect of the first Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) reforms Bernie Ripoll will not contest the next federal election. Ripoll announced the decision on his Facebook page and said that he will finish his term as an MP and will continue to serve ...

FEATURE: 2014 year in review

MARK SMITH, LAURA MILLAN, JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2014

... been a year of regulations, motions and disallowance in FoFA land. The Coalition's win in the September 2013 Federal election was interpreted as a sign that the troubled legislation would approved, but its bid to pass changes to FoFA through regulation ...

Labor considers ban on insurance commissions

LAURA MILLAN | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2014

... Labor will be drafting new financial advice legislation, which will be part of the party's program for the next Federal election. "The policy will be underpinned by the principles of FoFA and we are very keen to engage with industry and consumer groups," ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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