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Prime Minister announces reverse mortgage scheme

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed a reverse mortgage scheme for pensioners. During a radio interview with Spencer Howson, Morrison said the mid-year budget will include a cash access scheme for pensioners. "We've had a pension loan scheme ...

FIRB reappoints Irvine as chair

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021

The Morrison government has reappointed David Irvine as the chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for a further two-year period. The former ambassador to China and high commissioner to Papua New Guinea was first appointed to the FIRB as ...

Government fails to prioritise $450 threshold

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | FRIDAY, 3 DEC 2021

... parliament for failing to vote on the legislation. The group said it was in dismay that the legislation was "abandoned" by the Morrison government. Women in Super chair Kara Keys said it was extremely disappointing that the bill was jettisoned on the ...

Morrison & Co hires ANZ heads, investment chief

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | WEDNESDAY, 1 DEC 2021

HRL Morrison & Co is expanding its global footprint, hiring co-heads of Australia and New Zealand and appointing a new chief investment officer. Peter Coman and Geoff Hutchinson have been appointed to the co-head of Australia and New Zealand roles. ...

Morrison & Co launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 23 NOV 2021

H.R.L. Morrison & Co has launched a new open-ended global infrastructure fund. The Morrison & Co Infrastructure Partnership ('MCO IP'), securing more than US$3 billion in fund commitments and co-investment capital from anchor investors on its ...

Treasurer announces FIRB, RBA appointments

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 22 NOV 2021

... Carolyn Kay has been appointed a part-time member of the Foreign Investment Review Board for a five-year term by the Morrison government, while Carol Schwartz is back as a member of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board. Kay has more than 30 years' ...

Better Advice Bill gets green light

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 OCT 2021

... industry and the important contribution towards improving the education, training and ethical standards in the sector. "The Morrison Government is committed to continuing to improve the regulatory framework applying to the financial advice sector and ...

William Buck merges with sixth firm

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 16 SEP 2021

... September 13, which saw Chahin become a director of William Buck, and associate directors Dempsey Smythe and Vanessa Morrison became principals. William Buck has a wealth advisory unit, serving clients with an investible amount of $10 million and over. ...

Super fund reporting, auditing reform consultation opens

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021

... superannuation funds," Hume said. "$1 in every $10 Australians earn is compulsorily directed into superannuation. The Morrison government continues to reform the sector to be more transparent, efficient and fit for purpose, as Australians expect and ...

Single disciplinary body consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2021

... Bill in a bid to iron out the details on how the Financial Services and Credit Panel will operate. This afternoon, the Morrison government asked for feedback relating to two core aspects of the bill. The first being the circumstances that ASIC must convene ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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