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Jones releases Your Future, Your Super review outcomes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... and extend the performance period to 10 years. Starting with the highly contested performance test, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said superannuation funds can expect the benchmarks to be updated for the 2023 testing period. "The lookback period ...

Australian CPI falls to 6.8%, adds to halt hopes

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 30 MAR 2023
... are as positive as Bloxham. Despite agreeing that the decline is "unambiguously good news", GSFM investment strategist Stephen Miller said it's just not enough. "I do not think it is sufficient for the RBA to hit the pause button," he commented. ...

Lumiant secures $5.2m seed funding

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
... progress toward their life and financial goals in real-time and on the go," he said. Invest Blue managing director David Stephen explained the firm was considering developing its own in-house client engagement tool. "When we discovered Lumiant's ...

We need to be ready: APRA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
... the defences institutions can deploy to mitigate this risk," he said. Speaking at the same event, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones explained the government is working across "four key limbs" when it comes to cybersecurity. He said firstly, there is ...

Jones to prioritise CSLR legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones flagged he will prioritise the passage of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) laws in a bid to strengthen consumer protections. "Right now, there are around 2000 cases on hold with the Australian Financial ...

Super a big national advantage: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... of all, nailing down the objective of super," he said. "Many of you in the room today have discussed with me and with Stephen Jones, Anthony Albanese, Katie Gallagher, and others how we nail down this objective." He reinforced the government has opened ...

FPA voices concern on proposed CSLR, FAR laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023
... previously reported by Financial Standard, the FAR and CSLR were recently introduced to Parliament by assistant treasurer Stephen Jones. The updated FAR legislation aims to prevent misconduct that may harm consumers and the financial system. It imposes ...

Senate inquiry to scrutinise proposed franking credit rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... which target share buybacks and capital raisings. In February, assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No.1) Bill 2023. The purpose of the Bill is to ensure consistency ...

Review of managed investment schemes kicks off

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... first federal budget in October 2022 and received strong support at the time. Yesterday, minister for financial services Stephen Jones said it's the next step in ensuring investors are protected, noting that the framework hasn't been changed ...

Government introduces FAR, CSLR Bills

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... Accountability Regime and Compensation Scheme of Last Resort have been introduced to Parliament by Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) Bill 2023 aims to promote accountability and responsible behaviour among entities ...