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Link calls on govt to remove Stronger Super red tape

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2013

ASIC, "twin peaks" model faces review

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2013
... respondents, revealed that among its limitations are: its ability to act quickly to investigate breaches of the law; reduce red tape associated with compliance and to clearly communicate and engage with its stakeholders. Those interviewed for the survey ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2013
The Australian market looks set to open higher after gains on Wall Street amid greater investor confidence the US economy can withstand an expected reduction of Federal Reserve stimulus measures. At 0811 AEST on Wednesday, the September share price ...

Surprise tapering delay boosts Australian shares

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2013
The Federal Open Market Committee's surprise decision not to begin tapering its stimulus measures has brought a fresh wave of confidence to Australian investors, according to industry experts. Federal Reserve chairman Ban Bernanke said the US would ...

FSU considering options after NAB snub

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013
National Australia Bank (NAB) failed to meet a deadline with the Financial Sector Union (FSU) to clarify whether sacked employees would be entitled to their Short Term Incentives [STIs] and now faces further action from the union. The Financial Sector ...

Super likely to fall under Treasury

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2013
Superannuation and financial services will likely fall under the Treasury portfolio, a decision that industry bodies have welcomed. Joe Hockey as Treasurer and Arthur Sinodinos as Assistant Treasurer are likely to oversee the superannuation and financial ...

Everybody loves a dove

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2013

NAB delays staff salary increases

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013
While ANZ, Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have recently agreed to improve employees' working conditions, National Australia Bank's (NAB's) answer to the Financial Services Union (FSU) demands was "mean and disappointing." The FSU said that NAB offered ...

Friday the 13th spook

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2013

Insurance becomes concentrated, advisers reduce relationships

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2013
Insurer relations with advisers are changing rapidly, with financial planners reducing the number of insurance providers and focusing on their most-used insurer for the premiums they write. A total of 56% of advisers have either stopped or reduced the ...