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FSC proposes genetics and insurance council

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2018
... jurisdictions around the globe to develop a policy approach for a complex issue. Loane has already written to Health Minister Greg Hunt, and Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer to push for its formation. "It's about identifying the ...

Government reappoints ASIC executives, creates new role

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2018
... reappointed ASIC's deputy chair and a commissioner in addition to creating a new role for a second deputy chair. Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said ASIC deputy chair Peter Kell and commissioner John Price will remain ...

Tariff exemption a sigh of relief: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
... respectively imposed by US President Donald Trump after he announced it on Twitter on March 9. After speaking to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Trump said he is "committed to having a very fair and reciprocal military and trade relationship" and both ...

Chief economist update: Trump spoils for war

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2018
... steel and aluminium products, Canada will take responsive measures to defend its trade interests and workers," Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Christia Freeland said. "We will not sit idly while our industry is hit with unfair measures that put ...

Complaints authority welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
... chair the new one-stop-shop financial complaints body. Helen Coonan, who was a long-serving Federal senator and cabinet minister, is the chair of the newly legislated Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). Minister for Revenue and Financial ...

Government renews calls for financial literacy support

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2018
... financial literacy lessons can have a positive impact on an even greater number of students and schools across Australia," Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer said. She added that financial literacy education in schools is crucial ...

Industry fund buys $7 million beef stake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018
... potential of small to medium-sized businesses to deliver good returns to First State Super members. Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business and Regional NSW, John Barilaro said: "The Liberals and Nationals Government is doing business differently ...

ATO to advance early release of super: O'Dwyer

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2018
... unrelated to the ongoing review of the early release of superannuation benefits, it said. Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer said: "At what are often times of great stress and concern for the individuals involved, these changes will ...

O'Dwyer names CIPR advisory group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 FEB 2018
... developing a Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement framework. In establishing the consumer and industry advisory group, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said the group's feedback and advice will contribute to ensuring ...

Chief economist update: The yen's on the up and up

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2018
... manner". But the yen continued to climb - buoyed in part by the turmoil on Wall Street - and lately, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso's statement that: "From our perspective, the current situation doesn't warrant special intervention. The yen isn't ...