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Treasury kicks off managed investment scheme reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... is proposing changes that include amending financial thresholds, and liquidity and insolvency requirements. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones has opened consultations, asking if the regulatory framework that managed investment schemes operate in is protecting ...

ACCC slams door on ANZ, Suncorp deal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2023
... explained the acquisition is still contingent upon meeting additional conditions, including approval from the Federal Treasurer and potential amendments to Queensland legislation. "While the acquisition remains subject to these conditions, ANZ continues ...

Should wealthy Aussies use super to fund aged care?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
Amid fresh concerns about funding Australia's ageing population, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones has responded to a new issues paper that suggests requiring wealthy Australians to use part of their superannuation for their personal aged care costs. ...

Mercer picked to advise Pengana Credit

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUL 2023
... welcomed former JP Morgan and Merrill Lynch executive Nehemiah Richardson as its chief executive and former Citi Australia treasurer Charles Finkelstein as the chief investment officer. Richardson noted the significance of Mercer's appointment regarding ...

Advisers' experience stands at 14.5 years

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2023
... to 15,708, with AMP Financial Planning, Synchron, and Charter farewelling the largest number of advisers. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones flagged that he plans to bolster the waning adviser population by looking at all levels of tertiary education ...

Trustees lack urgency, strategy on RIC: Regulators

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2023
... Covenant shows that the work that needs to be done in the super sector is not just in the insurance space," assistant treasurer Stephen Jones told an industry event in response to the findings. "Funds should know their members. That's a basic expectation. ...

Super framework ideal for advice: Jones

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
The superannuation industry can expect to offer holistic advice as assistant treasurer Stephen Jones reasons that its highly regulated framework will place trustees in good stead to make advice more accessible. At a Financial Services Council breakfast ...

Michele Bullock to be next RBA governor

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced this morning Michele Bullock will take over as Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor from Philip Lowe in September. Chalmers said the government is proud to announce the ninth governor ...

RBA deputy governor joins Westpac

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... coincides with uncertainty around RBA governor Phillip Lowe's position as the end of his term draws near. Last month, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a government consultation had opened and Lowes' possible reappointment would be decided by the end ...

Inflation drops to 5.6%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... today's figures should push the balance in favour of pausing, which is our central case." When asked his opinion, Treasurer Jim Chalmer welcomed the news but added that inflation is still too high. "Inflation is certainly moderating in our economy ...