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Problems persist with PYSP communication: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... on the basis that, because of their relatively high number of inactive accounts, they were likely to be considerably affected by the PYSP reforms. Issues identified include bare minimum messaging to simply meet compliance requirements, failure to explain ...

Super fund reveals ASX 100 equality laggards

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2020
... potential. Treating workers unfairly is a risk that we take very seriously," Future Super said. "Will the company be affected by sexual harassment litigation? Is it losing high-performing staff because of inflexible work practices? Do workers feel undervalued ...

Pro-bono advice program for bushfire affected launches

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020
... replacing lost income and helping people to rebuild and plan for the future financially after the bushfires. "We expect those affected will face significant financial pressures requiring the support and expertise of a financial planner," FPA chief executive ...

Lowe snaps back at critics

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020
... been causing concerns amongst investors. The central bank governor said the economic impact of the fires in the areas affected is very large, pointing to the significant disruptions to regular activity as well as the large-scale destruction caused. "In ...

FSC sheds light on cancer impact

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2020
... the FSC was releasing the data in an effort to educate Australian's about the "sheer volume and rates" at which cancer affected the nation. "In the year to 30 June 2019, life insurance companies paid out more than $1.55 billion to Australians for life ...

Chief economist update:China prepares anti-viral injection

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2020
... operation and pledged to use various monetary policy tools to ensure liquidity remains reasonably ample and to support firms affected by the virus epidemic. There's no doubting China's resolve, the same resolve that enabled it to build a fully-functioning ...

Advisers still unclear on referral rules

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2020
... me a $500 payment from the commission he receives for the loan/mortgage. Given this is not a financial product that is affected by the Code can I still receive this fee?" And the response from FASEA said simply: "Referral fees received from a third party ...

Chief economist update: Equity markets struck by coronavirus

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... during the SARS epidemic of 2003 or that of the swine flu of 2009. According to Wikipedia, a total of 17 countries were affected by SARS - severe acute respiratory syndrome - with a total of 8273 cases reported between November 2002 and July 2003 and ...

Chief economist update: More from Morrison

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... funds are required, further funds will be provided." Like every other person on planet Earth, Mr. Morrison is severely affected by the devastation wrought by the bushfires and is now employing all means in his power to provide relief and recovery to ...

Light on horizon for global economy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... intensity of weather-related disasters, already endangers health and economic outcomes, and not only in the directly affected regions. It could pose challenges to other areas that may not yet feel the direct effects, including by contributing to cross-border ...