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Customer data protections progress

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2018
... Under the Government's proposal, customers will determine which data is shared, on what terms and with whom. Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison said the Consumer Data Right is a right for customers and not for those who wish to access or use a customer's ...

Royal Commission on social media: Former Treasurer weighs in

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... the Royal Commission, AUSTRAC and a litany of ripoffs #auspol - Wayne Swan (@SwannyQLD) August 8, 2018 Former Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan said cultural change in financial services was facing inertia despite the Royal Commission. Perhaps a better "fox ...

Asset consultant expands capital markets team

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... expand the firm's asset allocation offering. Naylor is currently the economic adviser to the Deputy Chief Minister and Treasurer of the Northern Territory, which sees him advise on the Territory's $6.5 billion annual budget, as well as the shareholding ...

First on the block: CBA to develop blockchain bond

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... securities, adding the technology could improve operational efficiencies and enhance regulatory oversight. World Bank treasurer Arunma Oteh thanked investors for partnering with the World Bank and CBA in the world first initiative. "Our goal is to continue ...

Funds SA appoints chair, director

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... investment veteran is joining the board as a director. Both spots opened up when former South Australia Deputy Premier and Treasurer Kevin Foley resigned as Funds SA's chair after about four years on the board. Paul Laband is taking over as the board's ...

ASIC staff to investigate institutions from the inside

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2018
... Register and ensuring compliance by licensees and advisers with the Future of Financial Advice laws. In a joint statement, Treasurer Scott Morrison and Minister for Financial Services and Revenue Kelly O'Dwyer said: "The Turnbull Government is committed ...

Productivity Commission proposes more changes to financial advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 AUG 2018
... separation is "not a panacea" and will unlikely be an effective regulatory response to competition concerns in this segment. Treasurer Scott Morrison told a media event there is a "much bigger opportunity" for competition to open up in superannuation. ...

Best in show should not dampen competition: Bowen

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen said it is hard to argue against a case for better-performing superannuation funds as put forth by the Productivity Commission, yet the best in show approach must be careful that it doesn't dampen competition. Speaking at ...

New lead for Productivity Commission

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JUL 2018
... and is a former deputy secretary of the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance. In announcing the appointment, Treasurer Scott Morrison said: "I congratulate Mr. Brennan on his appointment and look forward to him making a significant contribution ...

Super fund chair appointed to NSW Generations Fund

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUL 2018
... chief economist, Walters will advise the government on state, national and global economic issues and analysis. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the appointment was made with the aim of reinforcing the state's capabilities and keeping it on the ...