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Australia Day: How the barbecue has changed

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2019
... consumed more than two standard alcoholic drinks per day on average, exceeding the National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines. This is a continued decline from 17.4% in 2014-15 and 19.5% in 2011-12. Further, the ABS highlights 51.3% of the ...

FSC extends life code consultation deadline

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2019
The Financial Services Council is extending the consultation period for the second iteration of its life code until 31 January 2019. The draft FSC Life Insurance Code of Practice was first released for consultation in November 2018, proposing 30 changes ...

Local Government Super chief resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 JAN 2019
... as chief experience officer. In May last year, Karen McKeown joined the LGS board, replacing former Eurobodalla Shire Council mayor Lindsay Brown, who departed from the fund after just five months. Former chief executive Peter Lambert left LGS after ...

MLC Life welcomes board member

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JAN 2019
... disclosure, and risk committees. She is also a non-executive director of NetComm, a committee member of Chief Executive Women, a council member of Sydney University's International House and an advisory board member of the NSW Government Data and Analytics ...

Productivity Commission report puts banks first: ACTU

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2019
The Australian Council of Trade Unions said removing superannuation from industrial relations is "completely unacceptable" In a media release on Thursday the ACTU called out the final report's recommendation to install a best-in-show list of superannuation ...

Fed's pause becomes the ECB's problem

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2019
... (ECB) is very much aware of these new challenges just as the Fed. In the minutes of its 12-13 December 2018 Governing Council meeting, the ECB confirmed that, interest rates would remain at present levels "for as long as necessary to ensure the continued ...

ASFA, ISA, FSC weigh in on the final report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... including the importance of compulsory contributions and universal coverage of employees, he said. The Financial Services Council was also concerned about the best-in-show list and its potential unintended consequences. FSC chief executive Sally Loane ...

Super funds wield bank remuneration stick

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 21 DEC 2018
... week. But given the 88% down vote, it's clear that other institutional investors had a clear position. The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) said this week that its group of investors had sent a strong message to the boards of NAB ...

Multiforte founder takes AFA Inspire lead

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 18 DEC 2018
... the Multiforte co-chief executive's wealth of experience to the group's leadership ranks. McCallum also chairs the NSW Council of FINSIA, and has held various senior roles at BT Financial Group, Westpac, CBA and State Street prior to launching Multiforte. ...

Adviser exam draft legislation released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 DEC 2018
... conducted in a range of capital cities and regional centres and each attempt will cost $540, excluding GST. The Australian Council for Educational Research will develop and deliver the exam. If a candidate fails an attempt they will be able to appeal ...