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FinPal integrates broking capabilities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
... and mortgage broking. Over the last few years, we've seen an increasing effort to integrate these services and offer consumers a one-stop-shop. Unfortunately, the integration generally stops at the sign on the door." Handley said FinPal will become a ...

Changed RBA rate expectations?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
... unemployment rate dropped to 5.5% in September from 5.6% in the previous month). The erosion of household finances leaves consumers no other choice but to cut back on spending. Foremost of these is the ballooning household debt - it stood at a record ...

O'Dwyer urges AFCA consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
... Authority (AFCA). AFCA, expected to operate as of 1 July 2018, is a free, fast and binding dispute resolution service for consumers and small businesses. "AFCA is a landmark reform that will overhaul how financial disputes are dealt with in Australia," ...

Charter Hall launches fund, backs consumer spending

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
... that consumer staples products, such as food, petrol and everyday household items, have a low elasticity of demand. "Consumers are generally unwilling to cut these types of non-discretionary items from their household budgets and consequently demand ...

ASIC reviews RG97 impact

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2017
... understanding fees and costs across super and managed investment fund products remains an ongoing challenge for retail consumers, and that it will focus on getting the requirements right. Fees and costs are not the only significant consideration for ...

Forgery sees former NAB adviser sentenced

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
... should serve as a lesson to any advisers committing brazen misconduct. Commenting on the court's outcome, Kell said: "Consumers should be able to have trust and confidence in their financial advisers. ASIC will continue to take action against advisers ...

US recommends asset manager stress tests be removed

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
... insurance industries can be significantly improved." "We are recommending more efficient and effective regulation to give consumers access to the products they need while providing individuals with opportunities to save for retirement." US Treasury said ...

ANZ Wealth drags group's earnings

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
... reality is it's hard out there. It's a competitive market. We've got our traditional competitors, new competitors and consumers are voting with their feet," he said. "[It's] tough times, but that's exactly why we're in this transformation phase."

Genetics will test life insurance sector

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
... this, with report author BT Financial Group director of insurance, finance Jessica Chen saying while it makes sense that consumers would want to know more about their health and the potential risks to it, it bares inherent, complex issues for the life ...

White-collar crime penalties to skyrocket

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
... and Financial Service Kelly O'Dwyer said the Government welcomes the review and is committed to improving outcomes for consumers and investors and a strong penalty framework plays a crucial part. "The taskforce process will help to ensure that ASIC has ...