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Cash rate hits 4.1%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
... from 6.3% in the previous month. Meanwhile, award wages are set to increase by 5.75% on July 1. The Housing Industry Association fears that the move will slow down home building, while demand for it will only grow. Citing bleak figures, HIA chief economist ...

BNPL to be regulated under Credit Act

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... annum, with an average transaction amount of $136," he explained. "Studies from the Australian Financial Industry Association tell us that in 2022, BNPL created an additional $2.7 billion in new revenue for merchants, through new customer acquisition ...

Budget of missed opportunities: Industry

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... building more homes for Australians and is still yet to be fully addressed. In a similar vein, the Housing Industry Association said the government's investment to improve housing supply will do little to put downward pressure on rent and housing affordability. ...

NALI measure receives mixed response

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
The federal government provided clarity on the Non-Arm's Length Income (NALI) provisions related to expenditure incurred by superannuation funds - however, the industry says it requires further consideration. In last night's budget, the government ...

Digital advice association in the works

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
A new industry association founded by four digital advice providers has been initiated to support the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) proposed reforms and serve as a united voice before government. The founding members and representatives of the body ...

CALI names chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2022
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has named Christine Cupitt as its inaugural chief executive. Cupitt, who will commence the role next January, joins after eight years at the Australian Banking Association (ABA) where she held various roles ...

APRA to modernise regulatory frameworks

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2022
APRA has outlined plans for its multi-year program to modernise the architecture of prudential standards for banks, insurers, and super funds. The program, which commenced last year, is intended to ensure the framework continues to underpin financial ...

FS Power50: Last day to vote

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
Voting for the 2022 FS Power50, which recognises the most influential financial advisers in Australia, closes today. This year, Financial Standard received 180 nominations. This was whittled down to a shortlist of 115. So far, the list has attracted ...

A sensible roadmap: Industry responds to QAR paper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
The industry has welcomed Michelle Levy's draft reform proposals, saying the consultation paper released today provides "a sensible roadmap" and a way forward. The Quality of Advice Review consultation paper was released this afternoon, outlining ...

FS Power50 nominations open for 2022

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 JUL 2022
Nominations have opened for the FS Power50, Financial Standard 's annual list of the 50 most influential financial advisers in Australia. Now in its ninth year running, the FS Power50 guide is a premium reference to the trailblazers and game-changers ...