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Major US exchange to stop listing bitcoin

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2019
... Global Markets will not list any new bitcoin futures for the first time since launching them in 2017. However, it did not rule out the possibility of adding other cryptocurrency derivatives. In a March update, Cboe said: "CFE is not adding a Cboe Bitcoin ...

Franking changes feared by shareholders

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
Shareholders of a listed investment company fear Labor's proposed franking credit changes will hit them hard. The Australian Foundation Investment Company said a survey of its shareholders reveals they expect to be heavily affected by the changes to ...

FSC to enact binding standard on genetic testing

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
The life insurance industry is pushing ahead with the rollout of new rules on genetic testing despite a delay. There had been plans to launch a new Life Insurance Code of Practice from July 1, but during the feedback period the Financial Services Council ...

Liquidation likely for Halifax

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
Halifax administrators updated investors on the future of the beleaguered online stockbroking firm, with signs pointing to liquidation. The firm - whose AFSL was suspended shortly after it went into voluntary administration in November 2018 - was found ...

Super funds eye intra-fund advice shake-up

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
The superannuation industry has its sights on lifting restrictions around intra-fund advice, the Conference of Major Super Funds has heard. Speaking on a panel discussing the future of advice in superannuation, Industry Funds Services (IFS) chief executive ...

Amendments to retirement income law assent

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2019
A bill amending retirement income legislation is now law, with several changes made to the legislative framework surrounding retirement income and social security receiving Royal Assent late last week. The Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Super rules must support women: AIST

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees renewed calls for superannuation legislation to be stepped up to close the gender gap in retirement savings. AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck outlined the body's four-step plan to address the ...

Chief economist update: Cash rate should be 1%

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2019
... required level of interest rate for a given state of the economy. Plugging in growth and inflation, Australia's "Taylor Rule" measure says, that the official cash rates should be at 1.0%. The two rate cuts camp has it! New York Fed President John ...

New fund to invest in low-carbon Aussie stocks

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAR 2019
A global manager has launched a new fund to invest in ASX-listed companies that have a lower exposure to carbon emissions and fossil fuel companies. The Russell Investments Low Carbon Australian Shares Fund will use the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index ...

ClearView posts first half profit dip

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2019
ClearView posted a 13% dip in its underlying NPAT in the first half as it repositions pricing of its life insurance and wealth management products. The ASX-listed diversified financials has three main businesses: life insurance, wealth management and ...