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Government proposes framework for clearing and settlement services regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
... services through a ministerial declaration. The instrument is designed to consider the impact of these regulations on the Australian economy, the integrity and stability of the financial system, and the competitive landscape of CS services. It mandates ...

Treasury releases climate disclosure draft legislation

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... of legislation that would make financial disclosure of climate risk and opportunity mandatory in Australia using the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)'s SR1 Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards - Disclosure of Climate-related ...

Fee consent forms, FDS overhaul concerns FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 DEC 2023
... entities and clients in the one group and to align with the preferred timing for clients," she said. Separately, the Australian Taxation Office recently clarified rules on deductibility of financial advice fees under new draft determination TD 2023/D4 ...

UK to overhaul advice affordability, access

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 DEC 2023
... government and the FCA have published today will explore how we can achieve exactly that." In facing similar challenges, the Australian government handed down its first phase of financial advice accessibility reforms on December 7. The Delivering Better ...

Betashares launches 'industry first' bond funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2023
Betashares has launched four funds on the ASX, offering geared long and short exposure to Australian government bonds and 10-year US Treasuries. The new offerings include the Betashares Geared Long Australian Government Bond Fund (ASX: GGAB), designed ...

RBA names new chief economist

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... Australia in the Economics and Tax Centre. She's also played a key role in establishing the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Australian offices at Oxford Economics, where she ultimately ascended to the position of chief economist. "I am delighted that Sarah ...

Advice firms must scale up to meet demand: AZ NGA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... cases, the strategy involved a mix of organic growth and mergers and acquisitions. It cited the recent acquisition of Australian Unity's Financial Advice business by AZ NGA-backed Nestworth Financial Strategists in partnership with Fortnum Private ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
Treasury is seeking feedback on how the inherently complex retirement phase of superannuation can be improved to match the success of the accumulation phase. The consultation discusses three key areas: Helping members navigate the retirement income ...

Former Schroders executive enters VC space

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... The long serving investment and retirement expert was regarded as one of Mercer's key executives dealing with the Australian superannuation market having been with the firm both in Australia and the United Kingdom. He's also the co-founder of ...

Global X slashes ETF fees

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... commitment to providing investors with intelligent, and timely solutions. "We are pleased to offer competitive rates to Australian investors seeking to leverage favourable fixed income opportunities presented by global economic conditions," Metcalf said. ...