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Hartsuyker named new shadow minister for super

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2009
Luke Hartsuyker MP is the new Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs, Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law. Hartsuyker's new role is part of the opposition leader Tony Abbott's shadow ministry reshuffle announced yesterday. "Luke replaces ...

Planners brace for fiduciary revolution

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2009
The financial planning industry's worst nightmare is about to come true with the Ripoll Report recommending advisers become fiduciaries, payments from product providers to planners should cease and that ASIC significantly step up its shadow shopping ...

AFA calls for more consultation on education

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2009
... have degrees." This comes after Chris Bowen, minister for human services, financial services, superannuation and corporate law, called for high quality financial advice. "Adviser education is an extremely important ingredient in providing quality advice ...

Super saved the economy

MEDIA RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2009
... and a stronger economy: the role of superannuation in Australia" was launched by the minister for superannuation, corporate law and financial services, Chris Bowen at Parliament House in Canberra. "The Australian economy would not have weathered the ...

New deputy chair for complaints tribunal

MEDIA RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2009
... organisation for the resolution of superannuation disputes," said the minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, Chris Bowen. Smith has over 40 years experience as a lawyer and is an accredited specialist in mediation. He has ...

TPD tax changes could increase premiums: ASFA

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2009
... apply from July 2004 until the end of June 2011. Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation & corporate law, said the legislation will be introduced as soon as practicable after consulting the industry. "The Taxation Office's view is ...

Too many choices, too many fees: academic

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2009
... a push to lower headline fees and making funds more cost-effective. Chris Bowen, minister for superannuation and corporate law, said yesterday there should be a public debate about contribution levels. But the interim Henry report into retirement income ...

D'Aloisio nominated Joint Forum chair

COMPANY RELEASES  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2009
... in this case D'Aloisio was nominated by IOSCO. Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, said this nomination is recognition of Australia's constructive role in global financial crisis. "Australia has been an active ...

Govt announces short selling disclosure timeline

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2009
... government passed the Bill. A spokesperson for Chris Bowen, minister for financial services, superannuation and corporate law, said the government had been consulting the industry on short selling regulations. "These regulations, that include the short ...

Govt aids anti-predatory lending laws

GOVT ANNOUNCEMENT  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2009
... from 1 January 2010 instead of 1 January 2011. Chris Bowen, Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, said that by bringing the timetable forward, consumers can be protected much earlier from any predatory and irresponsible lending. ...