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Government funds ATO superannuation taskforce

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... crackdown on employers which fail to meet SG obligations and potentially short-change employees from their super. Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer, said the government will fund the taskforce operated by the Australian ...

Labor, FSU call for Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... of anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism funding laws by Australia's largest bank are enough to convince the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to establish a Royal Commission, Gallagher added. Credit rating agency Moody's announced APRA's concerns over ...

Government opens doors to offshore investment vehicles

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
... powers, rights, duties and characteristics of a public company." Commenting on the release of the draft legislation, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said: "These initiatives will work together to enhance the marketability of ...

Financial services leaders push for marriage equality

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... equality." Former managing director of J.P. Morgan Janine Middleton, who personally signed a joint letter to the Prime Minister in support of civil marriage equality in March, added that all employees should have the opportunity to perform to the best ...

Panel appointed to ease AFCA transition

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2017
... consulted at length as to issues surrounding the establishment of AFCA as it will stand as an industry body from 1 July 2018. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said the panel will provide expert knowledge and guidance to ensure ...

Uniformity required to combat cyber threats

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... regulatory guides, though the release of Australia's Cyber Security Strategy in 2016 and the appointment of both the first minister assisting the Prime Minister on cyber security and a new special adviser to the Prime Minister on the matter is working ...

AFA launches conference program

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... 'Digital Solutions: Breathing life into financial advice' to be facilitated by former MP Bernie Ripoll, and an address from Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer which will discuss her vision for financial advice. O'Dwyer will also ...

Government names advice standards chief

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 AUG 2017
... standards, alongside a clear focus on mandatory ethical requirements to improve public trust and confidence," Walter said. Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer added: "FASEA will play an important role in giving life to the Government's ...

CBA faces anti-money laundering allegations

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2017
... Federal Court, detailing similar activity. The Finance Sector Union of Australia has used the opportunity to call on Prime Minister Turnbull to initiate a banking Royal Commission, noting: "The latest allegations made against the CBA should be more than ...

O'Dwyer names one-stop-shop dispute resolution lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUL 2017
... of three financial and superannuation dispute resolution bodies into a one-stop-shop. Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer told the FSC Leaders Summit yesterday that Malcolm Edey will lead an operational transition team as chair to consolidate ...