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RBA doubling down on wholesale CBDC

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Treasury today released a report on central bank digital currency (CBDC), citing a three-year project is now underway for wholesale CBDC. In a thorough report, Central Bank Digital Currency and the Future of Digital ...

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... paying wages will face harsh penalties under the government's new Payday Super laws. Releasing its proposed framework today, the government outlined further details it plans to include in legislation to incentivise compliance and ensure employees ...

Hanson backs Dixon Advisory inquiry

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... support in seeking transparency and for backing Australia's small financial advice businesses in proposing this inquiry today." "We hope the inquiry will answer important questions about the Dixon Advisory debacle, such as how the money was lost ...

TelstraSuper picks Equip for merger partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... the telecommunications giant. After receiving a high level of interest from prospective successor funds, TelstraSuper has today announced it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Equip Super. If successful, the merger would create ...

Regal sets eyes on Platinum takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... Regal shares per Platinum share. At the close yesterday, the Platinum share price was $1 and jumped to $1.14 at the open today following the announcement. Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler said the proposed acquisition appears reasonable, with a 14% ...

HAFF receives first round commitments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... making, the key is to show long-term commitment and to steadily make inroads," Hayhurst said. "The enduring significance of today's program launch will depend on whether it marks the re-start of a national investment push maintained and expanded in future ...

Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... bill. "We will need at least 10,000 new beds to be opened per year for the next two decades to keep up with demand, and today we are closing more than we're opening. We need investment to turn the situation around, and this legislation will enable ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... and the fact the moratorium is industry-led and lacks government oversight. Lead author of the report, Jane Tiller, said today: "This is outstanding news for patients and the Australian public, and will safeguard future of genomic medicine, precision ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... focus on financial literacy and equitable retirement solutions. Providing quality advice and diversified options tailored to today's uncertain economic environment is crucial in preventing a future retirement crisis."

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... strong and secure - and continues to deliver a financially secure retirement for millions of everyday Australians, including today's retirees. "An agreed objective of super supports more stable, effective and equitable policy settings and reinforces ...