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APRA begins super data transformation efforts

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... our MySuper data collection, but there are some areas that require enhancements; and we need to significantly upgrade the scope and granularity of our data on the choice sector," APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell said. However, Rowell added that the industry ...

ASIC calls out accountants

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019
... retirement savings. Our view is that it is appropriate that advice about whether to, or not to, set up an SMSF falls within the scope of the AFS licensing regime," ASIC said. The regulator said the former exemption meant that there was not a "level playing ...

One in three chance of global recession: Aviva

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2019
... corporate earnings growth in 2020 will be revised lower, and with valuations already close to long-run averages, see limited scope for a sustained move higher. "That said, if there was a permanent resolution to the trade war, something we currently put ...

Aussie employers understand importance of advice

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 4 OCT 2019
... of the world just as much as Australia. "A number of the broad themes that have emerged in Australia are truly global in scope. As world pension systems increasingly move toward defined contribution designs, themes like system complexity, the role of ...

Government moves to expand design, distribution laws

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... regime. "The regulations reflect the outcomes of consultation on a previous version of the regulations and the extended scope of the obligations as a result of the Royal Commission," Treasurer Josh Frdenberg said. The regulations will commence in April ...

Senate creates committee on fintech, regtech

KRISTI CHENG  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2019
... committee to inquire and report on fintech and regtech opportunities, barriers, and future trends. It will examine the "size and scope" of the opportunity fintech and regtech may give for Australian consumers and business; barriers to the uptake of new ...

Down but not out: Top advisers adapt

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2019
... fears a supply and demand issue is on the horizon that will price those most in need out of the market. "There is definite scope for financial advice to be more highly priced and in some cases out of the reach of the people who need it," she says. But ...

Super JV names chief investment officer

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... further growth." "It brings greater business continuity and enhances our capacity to continue to deliver for members, with scope for additional expansion." Fairley expressed appreciation for Rieck's work. Shelley said she was looking forward to bringing ...

Cull flat fees for small pensions: Report

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2019
... potential to completely erode small dormant investment pots," the report said. "We recommend that DWP review the level and scope of the charge cap, as well as permitted charging structures, in 2020. The review should consider preventing flat fee charging ...

Chief economist update: Look out below

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 6 AUG 2019
... around the planet are struggling to get inflation up to within their stated target rates - and this time, there's limited scope for monetary policy stimulation with the currently prevailing low, zero, and even negative interest rates. What's ...