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Labor franking credit changes fair but not the best: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018

... growing intergenerational transfers in our tax systems, the researchers said. However, Labor's policy reduces the incentive for retirees to invest in Aussie stocks rather than going overseas. It also abandons the principle that all company profits ...

Overhaul executive remuneration: Poll

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018

Financial Standard readers have decried how banking and financial services executives are remunerated following insight into how CBA remunerated its executives at the financial services Royal Commission. Eighty-nine percent of respondents in our recent ...

Grattan says Aussies retiring comfortably, ISA responds

KANIKA SOOD | WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018

Australians are retiring with more than enough, according to new research from Grattan Institute but ISA and ASFA don't agree. Grattan Institute modelling found that most workers can expect retirement income of at least 91% of their pre-retirement ...

Super-size me: Latest employment trends

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 29 OCT 2018

... number of strategic hires made across various sub-sectors," he said. "Those at the executive level often have long-term incentive structures in place, increasing retention rates and resulting in lower turnover." The Perceptor review found the highest ...

Royal Commission an opportunity: Anderson

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018

... expectation," he said. "If you charge an hourly-based fee - which it's clear many think is the only solution - that gives an incentive to over-service. A flat fee might incentivise you to do the opposite. Conflicts are also driven out of asset-based ...

Banks to answer for Hayne report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 8 OCT 2018

The chief executives of Australia's big four banks will head to Canberra to face questioning over the findings published in Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's interim report. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will commence its next ...

Advice industry in hot water

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018

... advice. However, this does not necessarily breed efficiency in consumer outcomes, he said. "The one-stop-shop has an incentive to promote the owner's products above others, even where they may not be ideal for the consumer," the report reads. Discussing ...

Super funds call for grandfathering ban

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018

Superannuation funds are rallying to see an end to grandfathered commissions and for the regulator to impose stronger sanctions on those that fail to act in the best interests of members. In its submission to the financial services Royal Commission ...

Royal Commission tables life insurance policy questions

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2018

... tactics when selling financial products. Additionally, what other changes, such as more restrictions on remuneration or incentive structures are necessary? They also posed the possibility of ASIC potentially having jurisdiction over the handling and ...

Franking credits inquiry launched

HARRISON WORLEY | THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018

An inquiry has been launched to examine the implications of Labor's policy to remove refundable franking credits. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will investigate the implications of removing refundable franking credits. ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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