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ASIC revises IDR reporting framework

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... IDR data will improve ASIC's capabilities as a data driven regulator. This data will give greater visibility of where consumers experience problems or where harms may be occurring within firms," Chester said. "It will be an invaluable resource for ASIC ...

UK to ban cold calling on all financial products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... (AIST) called out advice firms that use third parties to solicit business through cold calling. Unsolicited calls to consumers about superannuation advice should be banned, the industry body said in its pre-budget submission, adding that it is aware ...

FAAA suggests adviser pathway tweaks

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... to members is that we are a profession, and your clients acknowledge this," Abood said. "It does us no service with consumers to create a two-tier system, using terminology that makes no sense to them."

Issuers must lift DDO game: ASIC

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
... designed and distributed with clear and contemporary consideration of the objectives, financial situation and needs of the consumers and retail investors being targeted, said ASIC. "The design and distribution obligations are a game changer for consumers ...

Payday super to boost retirement savings for millions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... the small number of employers who intentionally rip their workers off," ISA said. Echoing ISA's sentiment, Super Consumers Australia chief executive Xavier O'Halloran noted that real-time payments will bolster the ATO's ability to detect ...

Adopt QAR recommendations now: Levy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... "languishing on the minister's iPad." "And I worry too about bargains and compromises. These are bad outcomes for consumers. You will excuse me if I am a little intemperate in my own language," she said. Levy also pointed out some home truths for ...

ASIC updates breach reporting guidelines

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... support industry to meet their obligations and support the regime to meet its policy objectives for ASIC, industry and consumers." "We acknowledged early on that there were some implementation challenges with the regime. Our updated guidance has been ...

YFYS sanctions don't help existing members: ISA

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
... compulsory system, disengaged members should not be left languishing in a dud super fund." In response to the heatmaps, Super Consumers Australia (SCA) stated too many super funds are funds are serving up poor performance and high fees. "It is appalling ...

MAX Awards 2023: Get voting

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
... role these sectors play in educating the public and creating change, including increasing the financial literacy of consumers. This year sees 115 finalists vie for leading spots across 23 categories including Distribution Team of the Year, Agency Executive ...

Finalists announced in 2023 MAX Awards

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... role these sectors play in educating the public and creating change, including increasing the financial literacy of consumers. This year, the awards feature 115 finalists across 23 categories including Distribution Team of the Year, with Charter Hall ...

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Aware Super reshapes governance team, appoints chief risk officer

VINNY VUCAGO
Aware Super has announced a leadership reshuffle, appointing a new chief risk officer amid the departure of its long-serving group executive of legal.

IFM lifts stake in Atlas Arteria to 40% after upping offer price

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
IFM Investors has raised its stake in Atlas Arteria from 34.5% to 38.3% in an on-market stock purchase, just a day after it raised its offer price for the toll road operator to $5.10 per security.

Zenith bolsters research, investment capabilities with new hires

MATTHEW WAI
Zenith has announced two senior appointments to strengthen its research and portfolio management divisions.

Regulators push for stronger stress-testing capability, resilience

KARREN VERGARA
The ability to remain resilient and manage liquidity pressures amid severe, multi-dimensional stress scenarios is an area of focus that APRA and ASIC want superannuation funds to improve.

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