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Oil's gift to central bankers

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2017
Only one word comes to mind when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mentioned, and that is oil - for it has plenty of it. According to Investopedia, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is often cited as the world's largest oil producer. The country produces 13.24% ...

O'Dwyer urges AFCA consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
The Revenue and Financial Services Minister today welcomed a consultation paper on the terms of reference, governance and funding arrangements for the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). AFCA, expected to operate as of 1 July 2018, is ...

Two holds and a raise

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
... non-event with policy unchanged and stimulation to remain until inflation meets 2% target. This was assured by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's landslide victory in the recent elections that, in turn, guaranteed BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda's continuity at ...

White-collar crime penalties to skyrocket

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
... Imprisonment of 10 years, a fine of $945,000 (4500 penalty units), or three times the benefits gained for individuals. The Minister for Revenue and Financial Service Kelly O'Dwyer said the Government welcomes the review and is committed to improving ...

Former NZ Prime Minister joins bank board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
ANZ Bank New Zealand appointed the country's former Prime Minister as chair. Sir John Key replaces John Judge, who will retire as chair in January next year, a position he's held since 2012. Judge joined the board in December 2008 as an independent ...

Government names new ASIC chair

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2017
... business. He has also held roles at Eurekahedge Advisers, Desdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Linklaters and Blake Dawson Waldron. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said she looked forward to Shipton's "significant contribution to ...

Japanese sun rises

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2017
... first time since the period between the March 2005 and June 2006 quarters. Underlying all these is optimism that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will win the 22 October general elections and hence, the continuation of "Abenomics" ...

AFA keeps financial literacy front of mind

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
... officially appear on ASIC's supporter list before year's end. The move comes in conjunction with an announcement by Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer that ASIC will soon begin consultation to refine and update the National ...

ASIC chair nominee withdraws candidacy

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2017
... withdrawn from the race. Credit Suisse chair John O'Sullivan was originally picked to succeed Medcraft. A spokesperson for Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer told Financial Standard that the Government will make an announcement ...

FS Live Blog: 2017 AFA National Adviser Conference

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... bejeesus out of the delegates in the room who are green to cybersecurity trends. #AFAau 12pm - The Hon. Kelly O'Dwyer, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, provides an update on government reforms due next year, including the transition to AFCA ...