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Super funds 'fair game' for activist scrutiny

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2013
Super funds must prepare for a high level of activist scrutiny of their investments as a result of the increasing of portfolio disclosure requirements, according to Peter Lewis, director of Essential Media Communications (EMC). Under current plans ...

Grandfathering pushes self-licensing

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2013
... on June 28, 2013, only three days before FoFA started. A Senate vote on July 3 gave the industry 12 more months to prepare for the full implementation of some critical elements of FoFA, including grandfathering. The new Government has, however, promised ...

Hockey Review to push for industry deregulation

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2013
... nation to fund its growth and investment needs over the decades ahead." "The new Australian Government is determined to prepare for the economic cycle by delivering structural reform in key areas of the economy."

Baker & McKenzie tells industry to prepare for SIV 'bonanza'

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2013
The investment management industry can expect a rapid explosion in the number of people coming to Australia under the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) program, according to Baker & McKenzie partner Bill Fuggle, who says as many as 300 could be approved ...

BT in search of new Super GM

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2013
... has been called-out as core to the Westpac Group's strategy, given its critical importance in helping Australian's prepare for a better retirement and the expected growth in the industry," Stewart said at the time. "The super opportunity is a must-win ...

Surprise tapering delay boosts Australian shares

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2013
... hold the move towards short yield in fixed income. "Many people have been talking about reducing duration in order to prepare for a perceived rise in long-term interest rates. This decision should cap rises in longer-term interest rates for at least ...

Prepare for take-off

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2013
Now that's what I'm talkin' bout. Only yesterday, I was practically begging for it.A Today I got it.A Oh baby, I've got it!A "S&P 500 Drops Most in 9 Weeks..." (Reuters).A "S&P 500 Drops Most in 9 Weeks..." (Bloomberg). This because Uncle Sam's going ...

Financial literacy in retirement a human rights issue: AHRC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JUL 2013
... Financial literacy among retirees has become a human rights issue, with the release of a manual aimed at helping people prepare for retirement by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). The release coincided with a call from National Seniors Australia ...

TPB starts consultation on TASA

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2013
... clarify any uncertainty around the amendments to the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA). The TPB is helping advisers prepare for the regulatory change and providing them with guidance for the new policy, which will come in on July 1, 2014. "The TPB has ...

Industry welcomes grandfathering extension

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2013
... aspects of the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regulation. The Senate vote has given the industry 12 more months to prepare for the full implementation of some of the critical elements of the conflicted remuneration obligations, including grandfathering. ...