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FASEA exam results spark debate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019
... only a minority that have acted out of our professional standards." Cooper conceded that there is likely to be an ongoing debate around adviser education. "It may raise a further debate on whether or not the bridging course is necessary, but even there ...

Why do we need royal commissions, Hayne asks

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2019
... the executive and legislative branches already have and it can't take action as courts and regulators can do. Policy debate deteriorating Hayne also said that Australia seems to be unable to conduct reasoned debated about policy matters. He said ...

Survey backs SG increases

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 AUG 2019
... minority (13%) of readers polled disagreed, believing the minimum rate should stay as is. The Grattan Institute reignited the debate of the benefits of increasing the SG, claiming that after crunching the numbers middle-income earners would end up poorer ...

SG debate puts super in a spin

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUL 2019
The superannuation sector is in a spin over the super guarantee, despite the Government committing to its legislated increase to 12%. In a media release, the peak-body for industry superannuation, Industry Super Australia, fired a shot across the Government's ...

APRA forced to overhaul culture, capabilities

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
... commercially-important decisions for regulated entities. "In addition, APRA should develop a cultural change program that fosters internal debate and contestability." Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg commented the review found APRA is an "impressive ...

Reform implementation timeframe too short: AustralianSuper

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
The Government's move to require superannuation trustees to stop providing opt-out insurance to new members under-25 or with low balance accounts by October 1 has riled Australia's largest fund. Airing the fund's position on the Government's ...

Grattan Institute chief retires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2019
... than enough money. Chernov added: "John has nurtured Grattan's distinctive culture, which promotes both vigorous internal debate and passionate cooperation towards achieving Grattan's outstanding results." Daley personally authored a number of reports ...

Genetic tests no barrier to life insurance

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2019
... other reasons, but there could be different evidence put forward," Chen said. "I encourage that we take more action on this debate and that actuaries use their knowledge and have a voice," she added.

Industry funds could solve energy crisis: ISA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2019
... energy sector, allowing savvy investors to game the market through public subsidies and price movements. "While the climate debate rages on, Australia's ageing energy infrastructure continues to fall further and further behind the rest of the world. ...

Hostplus makes bid for SMSF money

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2019
... SMSF, with the additional goal of adding scale to the pooled investment structure. "We are over the industry fund or SMSF debate. We honestly believe there is a place for SMSFs as well as the superannuation funds. What we are doing with this is moving ...