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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 ...

Government gives super system further makeover

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017
... but the new legislation would bring super funds more in line with public companies. This was acknowledged by Federal Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer, who said: "These are sensible reforms that are already being embedded in the ...

ASIC advances towards telecommunication intercept powers

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2017
... needs to properly investigate and prosecute serious crimes in the corporate, financial services and credit sectors," Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said. The Taskforce also considers that this reform would: Reflect ASIC's current ...

Government shows commitment to funds management

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017
... into the sector following the Federal Government's commitment to clarify two key pieces of taxation policy. Announced by Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer this morning, the government will respond to concerns raised by the industry ...

Government cracks down on salary sacrifice loophole

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2017
... system, we must ensure employers are paying workers their full entitlements, whether they are wages or superannuation," Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said. The government established the Working Group - comprising senior representatives ...