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Super reform "takes away the right to be tax exempt"

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
The potential super shake-up, which includes contentious provisions on pension payments and unrealised capital gains tax, has drawn criticism from a top AFSL. Under the existing Superannuation Industry Supervision (SIS) regulations, retirees must draw ...

ClearView enhances ClearChoice products

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023
... told us their clients really need." He added the life insurance industry has an exciting future ahead that will see regulation simplified, positive structural reform and stable commission rates. "ClearView is well positioned to partner with advisers ...

Government targets ASX dominance

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023
The Australian government has released draft legislation aimed at promoting competition in the clearing and settlement services market. Under the proposed legislation, ASIC will have the authority to create regulations to encourage competition while ...

State Street buys outsourced trading firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
... reduce operational risks, and potentially result in cost savings. "Market volatility, margin compression, increased regulation and cost pressures have presented multiple challenges for investment managers," State Street global head of portfolio solutions ...

Family offices ready to take risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023
... around riskier and more specialised asset classes, like digital assets. Further, 42% said this is encouraged by improved regulation of the sector. Emerging market equities and investment grade fixed income will see the most dramatic increases in allocations ...

Advice industry must change as population ages: Expert

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023
... understandable reasons." He said there is now a greater need for advice-based longevity issues. "We're seeing heavy regulation impact financial adviser numbers which are dwindling, someone has to fill the gap," he said. "I don't know if that's ...

No systemic risk with SVB, but issues remain: Experts

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
... non-systemically important financial institutions and some other non-banking financial institutions, which lack strict regulation." The pair have positive views of the US banking sector overall, but still remain cautious when it comes to midcap financial ...

Wealth managers bracing for compensation claims

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2023
... in compensation claims from clients is expected over failure to understand risk suitability and will lead to tougher regulation, research suggests. New research from Oxford Risk revealed 58% of wealth managers, who collectively manage assets of around ...

HSBC bails out Silicon Valley Bank UK

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2023
... Federal Reserve board announced that vice chair for supervision Michael Barr is leading a review, of the supervision and regulation of SVB, in light of its failure. "The events surrounding Silicon Valley Bank demand a thorough, transparent, and swift ...

QAR does not "trash" FoFA: Anderson

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... could oppose it. "This is so different to all the other recent reviews, which have all focused on adding additional regulation and complexity," he commented. He said, unfortunately too many people look for conspiracies and problems rather than opportunities ...