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AIOFP blasts 'elitist' young advisers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
... intimidation were their weapons of choice, and it was expertly implemented at the expense of an industry wide mental health pandemic," Johnston said. "The EYFA fraternity should stop being the Christmas Grinch and demonstrate some respect to experienced ...

Economic recap: Week to December 10

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 13 DEC 2021
... stimulus as needed. A few uncertainties remain as 2021 turns into 2022. But think about it, the world has survived the great pandemic of 2020 and the variants of 2021. Heck, most equity markets even soared to record highs this year. Bottomline: fiscal ...

Longo's ASIC less aggressive: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 10 DEC 2021
... nuanced, while regulators overseas are taking more aggressive regulatory stances. "Where there has been a level of post pandemic regulatory forbearance, we expect these challenges will cause the pendulum to swing back towards more aggressive methods ...

FPA names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 DEC 2021
... and achieve financial security. In particular, financial planners have a crucial part to play in supporting the post-pandemic economic recovery," she said. "The FPA is the largest professional association for financial planners and has a strong track-record ...

The dark side of super switching: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... members' retirement savings. The research identified a 50% increase in poor superannuation switching decisions as the pandemic progressed, with 'bad' switches defined as having a negative impact on superannuation balances compared to doing nothing. The ...

Economic recap: Week to December 3

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2021
... taper and earlier than expected interest rate hikes. While this would reduce liquidity, it'll also mean the transient pandemic-induced abnormal cycle is heading back to normal.

Government fails to prioritise $450 threshold

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2021
... gap is further exacerbated for members, many of them younger, who have also had to access their super early during the pandemic." Industry group Women in Super also criticised parliament for failing to vote on the legislation. The group said it was in ...

Next Macquarie chair announced

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 DEC 2021
... meeting board areas of community need through different market cycles, not least over the last two years the COVID-19 pandemic," Warne said. "I am pleased that the boards have selected Mr Stevens as the next chair, with his deep expertise in markets ...

Review of ASIC kicks off

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 30 NOV 2021
... operates against a backdrop of "the need for ASIC to continue supporting Australia's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic." The FRAA will provide its report to the government by the end of July 2022. Interested parties will have until 28 January ...

Future2 commits over $1.5m in grants

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 30 NOV 2021
... second year in a row, charities and not-for-profits have faced immense challenges due to the enduring impact from the pandemic. "Lockdown after lockdown has created so much uncertainty and affected the running of fundraising initiatives. Despite this ...