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QSuper makes changes ahead of merger

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
... permanent disablement. This is in-line with recommendations made to funds and insurers by ASIC. "The significant event notice covers changes deemed significant to our members. The changes to product are unrelated to merger negotiations which are ongoing," ...

Media Super ups fees, premiums

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
... lately, which is why we're actively pursuing growth opportunities with your best interests in mind," Media Super said in a notice to members. "We expect our planned merger with Cbus to deliver benefits through increased scale, as well as access to new ...

What to expect from the budget

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... clear that this would happen at the time of the last federal budget so I assume either that the government simply didn't notice (in which case the tax hike might be reversed this time) or didn't care (assuming it could spin its way out of trouble by ...

ASIC not recommending general advice change

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... consumers' understanding of general advice. Testing of hypothetical alternative labels also found many consumers don't notice the label, with no effect evident on consumers' understanding of general advice when there was a label used compared ...

Westpac to face court over insider trading

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... provide the consortium full and informed disclosure about its intention to pre-position its trading book prior to and with notice of the transaction. This amounts to unconscionable conduct, the regulator said. Acknowledging the proceedings, Westpac said ...

Pandemic boosts financial sector's engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
Financial services employees have never been more engaged in their roles since the global pandemic disrupted the workforce, a new study shows. The global workplace study by ADP, a provider of human resource solutions, found that the shift from office-based ...

Guild Super chooses new administrator

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021
... IRESS as its administrator from May. Currently, Guild Super outsources its administration to Mercer. A significant event notice to both Guild Super and Child Care Super members explained that by using IRESS as administrator, the fund could enhance its ...

Chief economist update: Bank of Canada walks the talk

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021
Browse through recent monetary policy statements released by many central banks around the world and you'll notice a central theme - economic recovery starting this year powered by vaccinations, eased restrictions (in some countries), adaptation ...

Government opens consultation on key advice reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
... Corporations Act, and for which ASIC does not make, or propose to make, a banning order". The panel may also issue an infringement notice or recommend ASIC seek a civil penalty and/or impose administrative sanctions. Broadly, there are six circumstances ...

Chief economist update: Bubble, bubble getting out of trouble

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
... skiers beware. This is because given the uncertain nature of the coronavirus, conditions could change at a moment's notice - i.e. lockdowns re-imposed. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it best: "People will need to plan for the possibility ...