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Commonwealth Bank appoints new chair

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 APR 2022
... a leading part in supporting Australia's economic growth agenda and its transition to both a sustainable and a digital economy. Above all, I am a firm believer in the meaningful and crucial role that CBA plays in the lives of its customers and in Australia's ...

ANZ becomes first Australian bank to develop stablecoin

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
... dollar stablecoin is a first and important step in enabling our customers to find a safe and secure gateway to the digital economy," ANZ banking services lead Nigel Dobson said. "We're excited to continue to trial our capability and explore how this ...

Digital economy regulation consultation opens

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... decision making (ADM) and artificial intelligence (AI). Minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy Jane Hume said it's estimated that AI alone could contribute more than $20 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Hume said ...

Advisers cautious of election promises

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022
... red tape, a financial advice industry event has heard. The minister for superannuation, financial services, and digital economy Jane Hume made some timely promises on day one of the AIA Adviser Summit in the lead up to the federal election, which is ...

Education reforms are promising: SAFAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2022
... reasonable nor realistic," the submission reads. In late 2021, minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy Jane Hume released an education standards policy paper, seeking industry feedback on whether they currently remain ...

Government backflips on adviser education

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... backflipped on education standards to match Labor's policy. Minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy Jane Hume confirmed the government proposes to recognise the value of on-the-job experience for financial advisers. Like ...

Labor pledges calm in superannuation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... better enforcing and collecting super. Jones sparred with minister for superannuation, financial services, and the digital economy Jane Hume at the event. Both ministers agreed that unpaid super is a significant issue, yet no one can agree on the exact ...

Government fails to prioritise $450 threshold

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2021
... sure those earning less than $450 a month are paid super. Minister for superannuation, financial services, the digital economy and women's financial security Jane Hume introduced the bill in October, saying it was a key commitment in the Women's ...

$450 super threshold to be scrapped

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2021
... election promise to scrap the $450 threshold for superannuation. Minister for superannuation, financial services, the digital economy and women's financial security Jane Hume said a bill introduced to Parliament yesterday will deliver on a key commitment ...

Better Advice Bill gets green light

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 OCT 2021
... attempted the exam twice prior to 1 January 2022. The minister for superannuation, financial services and the digital economy Jane Hume thanked the FASEA board and its staff for the work they have undertaken in setting professional standards for the ...