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Chief economist update: Glass half-full or US recession on the way?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2019
... measures don't reflect the true size of the modern economy, with its multitude of free services which have raised quality of life and lowered the cost to consumers, citing: "Uber and AirBnB which have made resource utilization more efficient, and ...

Financial advice valued beyond returns

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019
... Investors who sought the help of a financial adviser will likely have more peace of mind about their financial security and quality of life, latest research shows. Australian Unity's bi-annual LifePlan Financial Advice Satisfaction Index, compiled with ...

Pension fund acquires telco

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019
... premium." "With the right capital support and assistance, we believe that KCOM's management will be able to enhance the quality of its offering, delivering benefits for customers as well as sustainable, long-term returns. "[Our] track record as a ...

APRA grants ADI licence to Judo Bank

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... Australian banking sector. "Obtaining a banking license is a significant achievement for Judo and is a testament to the quality of Judo's board and management, and supportive shareholder base," Dullard said. "It places Judo in an excellent position ...

AMP, Griffith University support professionalism

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... the new Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority education standards as an important opportunity to lift the quality of financial advice and our collaboration with Griffith is central to that effort. "AMP believes that the demand for advice will ...

NAB needs 500 staff for remediation

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAR 2019
... introducer payment program was because: "We want customers to be referred to us for the features of our products and the quality of our service, not because someone is going to be paid a fee to recommend us." However, further on in the proceedings Chronican ...

Australia appeals holistically to foreign investors: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019
... an attractive place to invest via equities. This includes the nation's stellar economic growth, pension system, quality of life, and strong government policies and regulation. The resources industry (28%) is very appealing for many offshore investors ...

Franking changes feared by shareholders

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
... overwhelming, with many "distressed" and concerned about how to replace franking credits in their quest for a modest quality of life in retirement. "The refundability of franking credits has been a part of the current tax system for over 18 years now," ...

Swiss group acquires stake in local wealth firm

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
... experience," Evans said. "With their support, we will be even better equipped to grow the business and enhance the quality of our offerings to Australian retail, high net-worth, corporate and institutional clients." The transaction is expected to complete ...

AFA rebukes ideological drive against conflicted remuneration

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2019
... advice sector in the process. Referring to Hayne's recommendation that an ASIC review of the measures to improve the quality of advice also consider exemptions to the ban on conflicted remuneration for non-monetary benefits, Anderson questioned the necessity ...