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MYEFO sees bond issuance drop

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018

The Federal Government's revised Budget figures reveal a sharp reduction in the deficit and a 26% reduction in required bond issuance for this financial year. "Treasury bond issuance for the year is now expected to be around $52 billion compared with ...

Advice associations combine for code monitoring

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018

A co-operative of financial planning and advice associations have agreed to deliver one code monitoring solution across their respective memberships as part of the wider commitment to lift ethical and professional standards. Signifying a rare moment ...

ASIC goes to court seeking AMP documents

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018

ASIC is seeking an order from the Federal Court to compel Clayton Utz to produce AMP documents that have been withheld from the corporate regulator to date. In October, ASIC issued a notice to Clayton Utz asking it to produce certain documents, as it ...

Super a money laundering target: AUSTRAC

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018

Australia's money laundering watchdog is warning superannuation funds they are serious targets for financial criminals, and provided advice on how to avoid getting stung. AUSTRAC released a guidance paper to the superannuation sector, outlining the ...

Adviser exam draft legislation released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority released draft legislation for the adviser examination, including what it will cost to sit the assessment. Following consultation, FASEA has determined the exam will be a 3.5 hour supervised test ...

Markets could delay retirement plans

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018

More than 420,000 Australian who are due to retire in the next 12 months may have to delay their plans as lackluster share market returns, falling property prices and low interest rates obstruct their wealth. Recent research by Roy Morgan found Aussies ...

Chief economist update: Is there a bear in there?

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018

It may not be Play School - yes, I was watching this Australian TV kiddie show when the kids were growing up - but the Australian Financial Review (AFR) and Bloomberg's now talking about the grizzly. "The S&P 600 small cap index fell into a bear ...

MLC admin error hits superannuation DB members

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2018

MLC confirmed that one of its superannuation funds under the Plum brand incurred an administration error. It is understood the admin error affected about 30 members from a legacy ExxonMobil defined benefit scheme. MLC did not disclose if the incorrect ...

Chief economist update: ECB bids farewell to QE

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 14 DEC 2018

The European Central Bank (ECB) delivered on its promise. While it kept interest rates unchanged - repo rate at 0%; deposit facility rate at -0.4%; marginal lending facility rate at 0.25% - at its December 13 Governing Council meeting, it also confirmed ...

FASEA to assess professional advice designations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2018

Financial advice industry associations can now apply to FASEA for accreditation for their respective professional designation programs. The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority confirmed it has invited associations to apply for accreditation ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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