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Watchdog warns of celebrity-endorsed bitcoin scams

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... within minutes. The watchdog also said it was aware of several 'pump-and-dump' schemes; where scammers will combine online search terms, like a celebrity and Bitcoin, to generate fake news articles and ads on social media. These ads are often ...

Chief economist update: Cheaper prices not a bargain

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
... 1997-98," the ABS said. For sure and for certain, you, I and Irene and our uncles love a bargain. This is the reason why online trade has taken off (they're cheaper than bricks and mortar stores), why consumers the world over are buying cheap-er ...

Tasmania leads the nation: CommSec

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2020
... CommSec's top gong as the best performing economy in its own right. It replaces Victoria, which has held the top spot in the online stockbroker's State of the States survey - either outright or shared - for eight quarters. The survey ranks each state ...

NULIS calls for clearer regulatory definitions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
... costs associated with operating the licensee's business." NULIS said the cost of intra-fund advice provided to members via online digital tools is paid for out of fee revenue and does not involve additional costs to members. It also revealed that its ...

European robo-adviser eyes Australia, taps Westpac exec

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
... Australian market, including its Portfolio Optimizer (quantitative downside protection for investors), Self Investor (an online investment platform), StoryTeller (an automated reporting solution) and Robo Advisor offerings. With major structural shifts ...

Financial services jobs show signs of recovery

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
The financial services industry saw a significant boost to online job advertisements after suffering a major blow due to COVID-19, according to the latest Sunsuper Australian Job Index report. The financial services industry suffered an early, and extreme ...

Bezos adds billions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
... Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The spike in wealth was due to a near 8% spike in Amazon shares, due to people flocking to the online retailer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is now up over 70% this year. According to the index, Bezos' personal ...

Stimulus, ERS pushes spending up 17%

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
... seven weeks ago. Meanwhile, some sectors saw a COVID-19 boost that is still being enjoyed. Seven weeks ago spending on online gambling was up 142% on normal levels as pubs clubs were forced to shutter. Now, online gambling is still up 51% on normal levels. ...

Top equities managers revealed

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020
... healthcare and IT have performed very well as the market has focused on healthcare solutions, and a favourable view towards online and remote working products and services." He believes this trend will continue for the foreseeable future. High performing ...

Industry super accused of misleading consumers

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2020
... previous hearing in November last year, I asked you why it was that ASIC had issued a penalty to BT for misleading statements online which were to do with them using the key term 'industry super' when people Googled. You issued them a penalty ...