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Default options safeguard retirement savings: Research

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... said. Research previously undertaken in the United States analysing Prescription Drug Insurance Plan choices made by consumers demonstrates the vast majority of consumers make 'confused' choices. They place too much importance on the upfront insurance ...

ASIC slaps fines on Spaceship and its trustee

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018
... underlying features of the product. "The accurate promotion of superannuation products is critical to enable Australian consumers to make well-informed financial decisions; particularly in this case given the Spaceship Fund was specifically targeting ...

Chief economist update: Trump trumps Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 10 APR 2018
... last from Brexit day on 29 March 2019 to 31 December 2020 - is surely a welcome development for both UK businesses and consumers. Although a final deal still faces a long, winding road, this recent breakthrough suggests both the UK and the EU are determined ...

Technology for advisers by advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 APR 2018
... Based Advice is inviting advisers to participate in the development of software targeted at providing better outcomes to consumers and advice practices impacted by the incoming legislative reforms around limited managed discretionary accounts. For the ...

FASEA standards still lacking: FPA

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 5 APR 2018
... completed by existing financial planners is likely to reduce the availability of financial planners and drive up costs for consumers," he said. "It is important for everyone to recognise the FASEA education standards are part of a comprehensive package ...

Incumbents can innovate or separate: AltFi Summit

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2018
... is already separation between the firms adapting to latest consumer demands and those which maintain the status quo. "Consumers are driving many of the changes in financial services. They expect simplicity, transparency and immediate value - similar ...

Royal Commission to grill FPA, AFA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 APR 2018
... conduct by financial advisers; and the disciplinary regime for the financial advice industry. Evidence will be given by consumers throughout the hearings, with the Commission confirming that organisations to be the subject of evidence will be informed ...

ASIC co-deputy chair named

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... experienced staff," she said. "Ultimately it is competition - not regulation - that is the best means of ensuring that consumers and investors get value for money in financial products and services. Both consumers and financial product and service providers ...

Chief economist update: The survey says...

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018
... measures." With employment growth still "near a historic high", it's not difficult to speculate the return of Chinese consumers to the retail shops. More importantly, easing growth is exactly what central command wants. It's targeting growth of 6.5% ...

PJC doubts life insurance industry can self-regulate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
... requesting and providing relevant medical information; appropriate storage of medical information and real-time disclosure to consumers about the progress of claims. With respect to the way Approved Product Lists (APLs) are currently constructed, the ...