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Economic recap: Week to October 1

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 OCT 2021
... Guardian reported in early-2020 (when the pandemic began) that because of the lockdowns, Venice's murky waters now offered "not just a clear view of the sandy bed, but shoals of tiny fish, scuttling crabs and multi-coloured plant-life". The vaccine ...

ASFA urges net zero 2050 targets

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia is calling on super funds to seriously consider climate change risks and commit to net zero greenhouse gas emissions in a new discussion paper. Climate change risk highlights mitigation strategies ...

AIOFP petitions to delay DDO, annual renewal

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... industry was to ensure that consumers had access to professional and cost-effective financial advice. Unfortunately, this has not happened, the cost of advice now precludes around 80% of eligible consumers," the petition reads. The annual renewal agreement ...

AustralianSuper calls for fresh retirement thinking

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... proportion over 65 today. This will mean super funds will have to focus more than ever on providing for members in retirement, not just on the accumulation stage. "The employers who were part of the Ageing Workforce Ready project were looking for a framework ...

Class action legislation open for consultation

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... that a return to the general members of a class action litigation funding scheme of less than 70% of their gross proceeds is not fair and reasonable," Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said. Finally, the draft legislation would also require plaintiffs to consent ...

Adviser exam cost jumps under new bill

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
... least twice before 1 January 2022. This means that the exam cut-off day is 1 January 2022 for an existing provider who has not sat the exam at all or has only sat it once before 1 January 2022. Otherwise, existing providers who sat the exam at least ...

AFA names Great Advice Awards winners

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
... their advice has provided. The New South Wales winner was Terry Johnson from Keyman Financial Services based in Parramatta. "Not only has he administered pro bono claims, but he always shows the utmost care to his clients when they need it the most," ...

Carolyn Colley joins Milford board

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
Industry veteran Carolyn Colley has joined the board of New Zealand-based investment firm Milford Asset Management. Colley has been appointed to Milford Asset Management's board as a director, bringing more than 30 years of Australian financial services ...

Lending curbs to impact housing market

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
... debt-to-income levels of above six times, which has been increasing since the third quarter of 2020. In plain English, borrowers might not be able to borrow as much next year, and those with single incomes will likely be the most impacted." Peleg added ...

Link hires RSS compliance head

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
... regulatory environment will ensure Link Group Trustee clients are positioned well to adapt and outpace the new regulatory demand, not just in Australia but across all markets." "Our RSS clients have proven to be ahead of the benchmark, and we have every ...