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Christmas in October

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2015
... latest stimulus measures - promised and actual and potential - would set the stage for a stronger economic growth in its major trading partners - one that could withstand a 25 bps increase in the Fed funds rate... and soon. Our very own Reserve Bank ...

PROFILE: SuperBPO chief executive Michael Houlihan

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2015
... their systems up to date. The transition, he believes, has made super administration easier than it ever was. As with most major changes to established systems, there will be hiccups. Houlihan says the most recent transition to SuperStream is one example ...

Santa Mario brings cheers

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2015
... offering - will she be naughty or nice? - after the FOMC's 27-28 October meeting. Nobody, not even a mouse, expects any major announcement though, not until closer to the yuletide on their next meet on 15-16 December. We might get more than a promise ...

FEATURE: Reshaping insurance

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2015
... Australian life insurers outlining the regulator's concerns about the group risk sector. If group insurers couldn't address major shortcomings in their risk and business management practices, APRA warned, "further supervisory action" might be taken ...

OPINION: What to do with the Tax White Paper!

ANDREW BRAGG, DIRECTOR OF POLICY, FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2015
... introduction of the GST. This TWP discussion paper itself was a strong contribution to the debate as it contained all of the major issues. It was not compromised by ruling certain components out of reform consideration. This paper contrasted strongly ...

Financial System Inquiry response cut-out-and-keep guide

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... powers. Regulation What the government said: "The Inquiry found that while our regulatory architecture does not require major change, regulator accountability and capabilities should be strengthened." Key measures: By end-2015: Complete a capability ...

FSI retirement response receives support

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
Both Mercer and Challenger have backed the federal government's decision to support the development of Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement (CIPRs). Announcing its response to the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) today, the government has accepted ...

Fingerprint offered as bank password alternative

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2015
... compared to internet banking users who are more likely to use internet banking just once per week. The move underscores the major transformation that is due to take place in the financial services industry as new technologies drive disruption of existing ...

Findex firm sets up family office division

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2015
... significantly more attractive fee structure than on offer from other external sources, with accounting likely to be the first major new offering as we move forward." Prior to joining Prescott Securities, Caire was a self-managed super fund (SMSF) specialist ...

Property funds acquire Sydney, Perth property

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2015
Two investment funds have acquired properties in Sydney and Perth worth over $30 million. Folkestone has entered into a 50/50 joint venture with Sydney property developer Lyon Group Australia to acquire development rights over 59.7 hectares in Sydney's ...