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ASIC extends ETF class order

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... ASIC remaking the class order, Cboe wrote in its submission that it is supportive of the ETF relief and agrees that the policy rationale for extending its relief to issuers of all types of quoted ETFs "will facilitate a reduction in pre-launch time and ...

Treasury releases draft legislation for new $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... SMSF Association (SMSFA) slammed the proposed changes to the bills, calling them "significant and complex". "This is a policy that has been rushed and has not considered any alternative design models in the consultation process," the SMSFA said. "Legislative ...

Interest rate cut may not come until 2025, experts warn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... Cruise, Moody's Analytics assistant director and economist, said at the very earliest, the RBA won't loosen monetary policy settings until September. "The Reserve Bank Board will want to consider the impact of a third round of tax cuts that will ...

Policymakers face significant challenge in regulating AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) are quickly expanding, posing a challenge to policymakers attempting to regulate the area. According to Kevin Hebner, managing director, global investment strategist with Epoch Investment Partners, those charged ...

Majority comply with IDR reporting: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024
... with firms on meeting this requirement," the regulator said. Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager policy of advocacy Phil Anderson told a recent Financial Standard podcast that the IDR is "simply a matter of populating a spreadsheet ...

AFCA secures $40m in refunds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... displayed correctly Contacted impacted consumers who did not receive a twice-yearly statement, as per the terms of their policy Provided revised disclosure to consumers about trading limits on their trading accounts, ensuring they are consistent with ...

Coalition's super for housing scheme slammed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... prepares for a hearing into consumer experiences and choices in the retirement system, which will examine the Coalition's policy. SMC said pouring retirement savings into housing would inflame an already-inflated property market - pushing up the ...

New campaign pushes for reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... health typically focus on the needs of women, the 'It's for Every Body' campaign is just that, with the proposed policy covering chronic conditions related to menstruation and menopause, IVF treatment, prostate or breast cancer screening ...

'About bloody time': Industry responds to PPL super reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... measure, with chief executive Jo Kowalczyk saying it is a step towards a super system that works for all. "While no one policy will change the gender super gap, super on paid parental leave is a critical element to ensure we do not condemn future generations ...

Coalition appoints shadow assistant treasurer, financial services minister

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... stable and united team. I can assure all Australians that the Coalition under my leadership will continue focussing on the policy issues that matter".