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Link makes Pillar bid

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... acquire Pillar Administration from the NSW government. In the past month Link has worked closely with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in developing its binding proposal. In an ASX announcement Link said it continues to "work ...

Suncorp CFO says financial services disenfranchised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... or defend beneficial public policies, resulting in the reactive policy developments occurring today and increased competition. "We have not been active enough in ensuring the facts are clearly articulated to balance the argument being perpetrated by ...

Is default super dated?

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... with today's world," Loane said. Among several points the FSC is advocating for a default model that has market-based competition with consumer protections; it rejects implementing any form of auction model; and says the industrial system results in ...

ETFs to reach $6 trillion by 2020

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2016
... Wealth and Asset Management leader for Oceania, Antoinette Elias, said the global ETF industry is expanding, with competition intensifying as new providers enter the market. "Pressure to invest in technology and compliance is making the ability to achieve ...

Advisers optimistic amid challenges

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
... well as the perceived threat of emerging advice models and technology," Willis said. "Although technology is boosting competition in the advice sector, we see it as also being a great benefit for existing advisers. Where technology can streamline client ...

CPI says RBA no go on Melbourne Cup Day

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2016
... Coal price has risen by 40% in the first nine months of this year. Reduced pricing power, partly due to increased competition. As governor Lowe himself said, "...this is likely to continue for a while yet, but it is probable that this pressure will lessen ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2016
... moderate rise in payroll numbers in October and that export orders improved only slightly in October (due to strong competition, subdued demand across key global markets and the strong US dollar). Eurozone Markit Eurozone PMI The latest update on the ...

Doubts over Link bid for Pillar

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission believes the sale of Pillar Administration to Link Group would reduce competition in superannuation. The commission said the sale would entrench Link's dominant position in super administration, resulting ...

Strategy Steps sold to knowIT

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2016
... deciding to acquire Strategy Steps. "There is no other product like Desk Caddie in the market, and it has no direct competition. It is used by major financial institutions with 73 corporate clients. It is already used by 4000 advisers in Australia but ...

ASX responds to CFR regulatory expectations

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2016
... the Federal Government asked CFR to prepare the policy statements to ensure the right settings are in place in case competition emerges in relation to cash equity clearing and settlement facilities. For the ASX the code provides a formal framework for ...