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CFR, ATO report on SMSF borrowing arrangements

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019

... system. The report by CFR and ATO was commissioned by the government as part of their response to the Financial System Inquiry. The report found limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) are almost completely exclusive to SMSFs. However, they form ...

SMSFA recognises member achievements

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 25 FEB 2019

... the superannuation system was still lacking an overarching objective four years on from David Murray's financial system inquiry. He said however that the association would continue to advocate in the interests of the self-managed sector. He pointed to ...

Super needs a clear objective: Cooper

HARRISON WORLEY | THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2019

... discounts, and reforms to family trusts. SMSFA chair Deborah Ralston said it was strange that after the Financial System Inquiry in 2014 recommended a clear objective for the aim of the super system be established, it still hadn't occurred. SMSFA head ...

Life risk commissions must also go: Hayne

KANIKA SOOD | MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019

... of advice, the Government stated it would move to mandate level commissions, as was recommended by the Financial System Inquiry." Also read: Hayne's final verdict on grandfathered commissions.

AMP adds legal expert to board

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2018

... resignation triggered a number of changes to AMP's board following its appearance at the Royal Commission. Financial System Inquiry overseer and former CBA chief executive David Murray replaces Brenner in July. Three directors, Patty Akopiantz, Vanessa ...

David Murray becomes AMP chair

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2018

AMP has named Financial System Inquiry overseer and former CBA chief executive David Murray as its new chair. He will take on the role after AMP's annual general meeting in July, at which point executive chair Mike Wilkins will return to the position ...

Government ramps up ASIC powers

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 20 APR 2018

... Government's commitment to review the adequacy of ASIC's enforcement regime in response to the Murray Financial System Inquiry, and provided its report to Government in December 2017."

ASIC fees to more than double

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018

... entity," O'Dwyer said. The introduction of the new funding model was a key recommendation of the Murray Financial System Inquiry and is intended to strengthen ASIC while better protecting Australian consumers. The model excludes fees associated with ...

Royal Commission to take "labyrinthine" advice legislation to task

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 9 APR 2018

... households into the market for financial products and services." A comprehensive redesign was suggested by the Financial System Inquiry in 1997, focusing on the idea that a single market conduct and disclosure regulator should be established for the ...

ASIC co-deputy chair named

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2018

... Introducing the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing ASIC's Capabilities) Bill enacts a recommendation from the Financial System Inquiry and the ASIC Capability Review, she added.

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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