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Australians demanding robo-advice from super funds

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAY 2016
... opportunity to really flourish by helping Australians with more than just their investment selection." He added: "Competition is likely to be intense in this space. While banks have an advantage, 36% of people prefer their super fund to provide these ...

Panel to review financial services complaints system

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
... at the Productivity Commission in December 2015. She has particular expertise in financial services regulation and competition policy, including as a previous member of the Banking Code of Practice's compliance committee. Alan Kirkland - Has been the ...

Higher recession risk creates opportunity in large miners: Lazard

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... valuation perspective. While lower commodity prices mean lower profit margins for miners, BHP and Rio are ahead of the competition in terms of being able to get resources out of the ground more cheaply. Producers with higher costs are therefore more ...

Industry reacts to ASIC reforms

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... equity and fairness for small business operators," he said. He added, "In particular the funding model must not stifle competition or prohibit future entrants into the financial services industry." De Gori recommended that the Government should consider ...

Royal Commission won't hit banks where it hurts

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016
... domestic entrants into the banking sector. The report specifically requested the Government widen ASIC's mandate to "take competition issues into account as part of its core regulatory role." The Government has said it will introduce competition into ...

CalPERS urges Rio Tinto to report climate change risk

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
... starting to wake up to the huge opportunities to make superior returns in the low-carbon transition. There is growing competition and our ranking will help identify who is really on top of those opportunities for their asset owner clients. "We have now ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 7 APR 2016
... subdued state of the industry to soft overall demand conditions, citing fewer new tender opportunities and strong competition for the available work. There were also reports from apartment builders of a reduction in customer enquiries and a more cautious ...

WA energy plant adds Canadian owners

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
... infrastructure business. The purchase also adds to wider commentary that Canadian investors are increasing their direct competition for Australia's infrastructure assets. The Worsley plant is also co-owned by General Electric Unit, GE Energy Financial ...

Treasurer opens doors to ASX competition

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016
Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced the Government's reform package to allow competition in Australia's clearing and settlement services. Arguing that "open and competitive markets" are "fundamental to a vibrant 21st century economy," Morrison referred ...

ASIC and UK regulator sign fintech deal

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2016
... agreement with the FCA will help break down barriers to entry both here and in the UK." FCA director of strategy and competition Christopher Woolard added, "Innovation in financial services isn't limited by national borders and so it's important that ...