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VanEck carbon credits ETF set to hit ASX

CASSANDRA BALDINI | TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2022

... to further diversify the market with responsible investing options comes after election results. "With the new Labor government now in power and climate change front and centre, time will tell if climate policy will be more ambitious in mitigating greenhouse ...

Industry groups welcome Labor government

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022

The Anthony Albanese-led Labor government has been congratulated on its election victory by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. On the morning Albanese was sworn in as the 31 st prime minister ...

It's time to step up: Climate Council

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 23 MAY 2022

... watching to make sure this is done. The Climate Council will be with them every step of the way, keeping this new Labor Government accountable for delivering climate action now," she said. In a recent report, the Climate Council have called on the incoming ...

Labor vows to review YFYS test

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 8 APR 2022

... "brokerage, bringing capital to the table, ensuring there is deal flow and removing regulatory obstacles". A Labor government would also catalyse investment in innovative technologies, Jones added. "Government has banked some of this stuff over the last ...

Labor promises cheap childcare, climate action

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 1 APR 2022

... rates - a plan which it estimates would leave four in five families better off than they are now. Further, a Labor government would require the ACCC to design a price regulation mechanism to shed light on costs and fees in child care with the goal of ...

Remembering Susan Ryan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 28 SEP 2020

... successful career in politics as a key member of the Hawke government and the first woman to hold a Cabinet post in a Labor government. Over the years, Ryan also served as Minister for Education and Youth Affairs, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister ...

FPA advocates for reduced pension minimums

HARRISON WORLEY | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2020

... retirement income review panel. De Gori's letter calls on the government to mirror the decision of the Rudd Labor government as it dealt with the fallout of the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 to reduce the minimum annual payment amount for superannuation ...

Dealer group to fight grandfathered commissions ban

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019

... community expectations inherently. "Grandfathered commissions are legitimate income supported by the advice to the Labor government given by the Solicitor General in 2011, which Bill Shorten announced at that time. In effect, he said that these commissions ...

SMSF wind-ups spike: ATO

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2019

... continue with another adviser or accountant. And establishments may have further to fall, with Shorte predicting a Labor Government to impact the sector. "I expect the level of wind-ups to spike next year if Labor bring in their proposed changes to franking ...

Record tax receipts, record outlays yet back to surplus

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019

... Abbott Government was elected in 2013, which in-turn was more than four times the $58 billion it was when the Rudd Labor Government was elected in 2007. Australia's Federal Budget is still 46% reliant on individual taxpayers, which is more than double ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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