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Real unemployment far higher than ABS claims: Roy Morgan

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 19 APR 2022

... in part-time employment will need to work more hours to compensate for inflationary impacts. With the upcoming Federal election, the findings called on a major party to properly tackle Australia's long-term problem of high labour under-utilisation.

Tax, welfare reform on election agenda

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 5 APR 2022

... Society on a new report highlighting reforms that could make the tax and welfare systems fairer ahead of the federal election. The report examines three options for helping families and individuals at risk of deep poverty and financial stress. The lowest ...

Not enough Budget for women: Industry

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022

... measure should be introduced without further delay, calling on both major parties to commit to it ahead of the Federal Election. While the Budget does include measures aimed at increasing women's participation in the workforce, including making the paid ...

Experienced advisers in education limbo

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022

... about some advisers putting their study on hold. "We have advocated for this matter to be resolved prior to the federal election to give advisers as much certainty as possible," he said. "For those who are close to completion, or have at least made good ...

Mixed reviews for advice industry reviewer

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 14 MAR 2022

... compliance". Many in the advice industry see the backflip as politically motivated and timely ahead of the May federal election. The Association of Financial Advisers chief executive Phil Anderson said in terms of the changes to the draft terms of reference ...

Advisers cautious of election promises

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 3 MAR 2022

... digital economy Jane Hume made some timely promises on day one of the AIA Adviser Summit in the lead up to the federal election, which is slated to take place before the end of May. Hume proposed introducing principles-based measures that can remove ...

Hume pledges less red tape for advisers

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAR 2022

The Liberal Party is promising major changes to the financial advice industry ahead of the federal election, ones that will overhaul compliance, costs, and education standards. Senator Jane Hume promoted the idea of deregulating the advice industry ...

Super baby bonus proposed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 8 FEB 2022

... removal has bipartisan support and the legislation containing the measure was tabled late last year. "With the federal election due in the coming months, there are only a handful of days left to ensure this critical reform is passed in time for the proposed ...

Inflation to persist in 2022: Aviva

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022

... longer-term public sector investment projects in the pipeline, and a boost in federal spending ahead of the next federal election, which is expected to take place around May. As the pandemic fades, coupled with strong growth and persistent inflation ...

Shoddy exam feedback fuels adviser stress

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021

... yet to pass the exam or had already unwillingly left the industry, Hume's salvo in the lead up to the 2022 federal election could be a little too late. Senator Jane Hume was contacted for this article.

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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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