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COVID-19 poses unique human rights threats

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
COVID-19 is posing distinct threats to the digital human rights of people all over the world, with consequences for companies and investors. In a new paper Robeco head of sustainability integration Masja Zandbergen expressed the belief that if digital ...

APRA pushes for super fund consolidation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... major problems, particularly when it comes to operating costs and the ability to provide value to members and demonstrate a "right to remain", Carmody said. He said the regulator is often told merging is too difficult, but many of the reasons provided ...

Retirement funder adds two new executives

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2020
... a primary focus to scale the business for further growth. Household Capital said he will be responsible for ensuring the right processes, people and planning are in place as Household Capital looks to grow and launch new services. Rattigan joins Household ...

Open banking accreditation now open

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2020
The ACCC has today launched its Consumer Data Right Register and Accreditation Application Platform (RAAP), set to be the "IT backbone" of open banking in Australia. Consumer Data Right gives consumers greater access and control over their data, allowing ...

Australia only needs 15 super funds: Consultant

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2020
... superannuation funds serving Australians to be drastically reduced, according to a new report. Management consulting firm Right Lane is calling on high-cost super funds to urgently wed themselves to another fund or "face the consequences", as COVID-19 ...

Adviser banned for five years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2020
... of Mr Lewis is part of ASIC's ongoing efforts to improve standards across the financial services industry." Lewis has the right to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of ASIC's decision.

FASEA unclear why advisers are quitting

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... the exams is not all in one session on one day. We have the capacity to extend by further days if we need to so we get the right amount of people through," he said. "It's set up in a flexible enough fashion to allow us to deal with volume." Even ...

Ignorance isn't bliss in super: Research

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... Australians, asset allocation is one of the strongest factors driving retirement income adequacy. "Therefore, having the right asset allocation at the right time is critical - members who don't take on enough risk when they are able to could see ...

Chief economist update: Australia needs China more than it needs us

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2020
... and Singapore (2.9%) combined. Australian exports account for around 20% of the country's GDP. If my maths serves me right, exports to China is worth around 1.4% of Australian GDP. If Australia- China trade stops completely, Canberra loses US$88 ...

From fines to prosecution: The penalties are in

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... the COVID-19 pandemic. "People should be assured that across all of the stimulus measures, where they are trying to do the right thing, we will support them," the spokesperson said. "Applicants will not need to pay tax on amounts released and applicants ...