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Scams prevention framework consultation released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... which is where most fraud is happening." Rao said measures that alert consumers that the account they may be transferring money to is not what it purports to be would go a long way in reducing losses. "In this regard, the proposed legislation on a framework ...

HESTA lowers insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... addition to engaging in any "severe business ethics controversies" such as fraud, executive misconduct, corruption scandals, money laundering, anti-trust violations, or tax-related controversies.

BUSSQ board members removed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... CFMEUQ - are made on commercial terms, aimed at maximising the value for our members," he said. "We don't waste members' money on sponsoring sporting teams or on TV advertising." Subsequently, it has challenged the imposition of the additional licence ...

FAAA ramps up Dixon inquiry campaign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... must be known. "A public inquiry would provide clarity around the key questions that remain unanswered, including how the money was lost in the Dixon Advisory scheme, what role directors and senior management played, and why ASIC failed to adequately ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... a sound retirement security environment, the study showed that up to 40% of Australians believe they do not have enough money to fund their retirements under the current retirement security condition. Further, more than half (56%) do not think they will ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... entitled to the same level of financial support regardless of the option chosen. "Superannuation is not the government's money, it is not the superannuation industry's money, it is your money. The Coalition believes Australians should have the ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... of Australians are protected from the whims of ideology and providing certainty to people who have worked so hard to set money aside," Delahunty said. She said key design elements, especially preservation, have been crucial in in delivering outcomes ...

NZ Super Fund shines bright with standout return

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... necessary to achieve long-term support for New Zealand's ageing population, with the government expected to start withdrawing money from the fund in 2035 to help pay for superannuation payments. Canada's CPP Investments was closest to NZ Super among ...

ASIC issues warning over shoddy DDO practices

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... target market requirements. In one example, ASIC found a CFD issuer that required a consumer to confirm they had enough money to meet their living expenses despite the consumer previously indicating in the questionnaire that they were unemployed. "We ...

Former director sentenced for misappropriating investor funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
... total, 74 clients gave Sandiford $440,909. Only $6316 was ever paid back to investors. Sandiford was found to have used the money to fund his own lifestyle, including gambling and personal entertainment expenses. The judge described his conduct as "brazen" ...