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Government consults on laxing legacy super product rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... income streams in terms of valuation and payments setting, according to an explanatory statement issued by assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones. "Although market-linked income streams have similarities to account-based ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... on government-funded paid parental leave. A joint statement from deputy leader of the opposition Sussan Ley, shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, and shadow minister for social services Michael Sukkar noted that the Coalition provided in-principal support ...

More to do in the fight against inflation: Chalmers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... reduce the cost of medicines for all. "We recognise that people are under the pump and we're doing something about it," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "We're already rolling out tax cuts for every taxpayer, energy rebates for every household and a million ...

VFMC appoints deputy chair

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
... advisory and civic infrastructure at Development Victoria. He's also previously served as chief of staff to the Treasurer of Victoria. He was appointed as deputy chair by the Treasurer. Meantime, Claire Rogers has been appointed non-executive director. ...

Consultation begins on new merger notification thresholds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 2 SEP 2024
... changes to merger notification thresholds as part of broader reforms designed to boost competition and productivity. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a joint statement said that they're designed to ensure the ACCC is informed of mergers most likely to ...

Cbus' CFMEU board directors exit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... the CFMEU on the Cbus board. However, there is no word yet on who'll step into the vacant positions. Shadow assistant treasurer Luke Howarth told Financial Standard that he welcomed the cleanout of the Cbus board. "The CFMEU officials on Cbus' board ...

Regulators given new powers to protect financial markets in crises

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
... that will put in place new powers for regulators to protect financial market infrastructure in the event of a crisis. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the new laws will provide regulators with more powers to manage financial market infrastructure risks, addressing ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... by governments, regulators, and union organisations to eradicate such criminal behaviour," he added. Shadow assistant treasurer Luke Howarth told Financial Standard that it's positive to see the regulator take action to look closely at the fitness ...

Wollemi Capital appoints former state Treasurer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2024
Wollemi Capital has appointed former NSW Treasurer Matt Kean as director, regulatory affairs and strategic partnerships. Wollemi said Kean - who was recently appointed chair of the Climate Change Authority - brings deep expertise in catalysing public ...

ASFA pushes for tax redistribution to benefit low-income workers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... workers. "... enhancing LISTO offers a powerful widespread impact for people's retirement outcomes," she added. Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones told Financial Standard that the government is committed to delivering ...