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Mortgage broker trail commissions to stay

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2019
... continue to collect trailing commissions on new loans with a review slated for three years down the line, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said yesterday. The competition regulator and the Council of Financial Regulators will conduct the review to determine ...

Australia in effective recession: Academic

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2019
... adjusted in Q4 of 2018 - it shows growth is negative," Holden said. Treasurer disagrees Speaking yesterday, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg did not agree. "If you want to look at a good indicator of living standards, then real net national disposable income ...

Grandfathered commissions ban splits industry: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2019
... better products. There can be, and is, no justification for maintaining the grandfathering provisions." Treasurer Josh Frydenberg reaffirmed grandfathered commissions will be banned as of 1 January 2021. To ensure the benefits of industry renegotiating ...

New TPB chair welcomed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 FEB 2019
... available to the TPB to deal with issues as they arise and provide a valuable service to the community," Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. "The Government congratulates Mr Klug and other members on their appointment and reappointment, and looks forward ...

Industry funds wary of stapling default members

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2019
... Prudential Regulation Authority with more powers to deal with underperforming superannuation funds," Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in a statement. The legislation needs to pass the House of Representatives, which returns next week.

Former Westpac GM joins APRA review

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2019
... announced would lead APRA's capability review when initially responding to Hayne's recommendations. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he anticipated the panel would give specific consideration to APRA's capability to promote financial stability within its ...

Government moves on Royal Commission super recommendations

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2019
... very important integral part of our retention strategy," Elia said at the time. In a media release, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg called on Labor to support the Government's actions, with the legislation before the Senate. "The Government calls on Bill ...

Hayne report raises professionalism stakes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 FEB 2019
... agree to the need for individual registration; a standard practice among many other professions. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the Government is confident its actions will put in place the legislative framework necessary to provide regulators ...

Treasury initiates review post RC

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced an immediate review into how financial counselling services are funded and co-ordinated. Financial counselling services are provided by the Department of Social Services with a commitment that totals $64 ...

Grandfathered commissions deadline challenging: AFA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2019
... Phil Anderson believes the timeline is problematic. Responding to the Royal Commission's final report, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced payment of grandfathered commissions will be banned as of 1 January 2021. "This is not a simple matter and will ...