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In a nutshell: Federal Budget 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... the Urban Congestion Fund and a $500 million Commuter Car Park Fund. A further $2 billion will go towards development of a fast-rail between Melbourne and Geelong. About $1.4 billion will go towards Snowy 2.0; $2.2 billion for safer roads; $1 billion ...

Infrastructure gets $100 billion

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... to last year's Budget commitment to spend $75 billion over 10 years in the area. "This includes $2 billion to help deliver fast rail from Geelong to Melbourne, an increase of $3 billion for the Urban Congestion Fund taking it to $4 billion, a $2.2 billion ...

Frydenberg makes big promises for small business

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced a fast tracking of lower taxes for 3.4 million small and medium sized businesses, employing 7.1 million workers. The Treasurer said the Government will cut taxes for all business with an annual aggregated turnover ...

Australia, New Zealand leaders in responsible investment

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2019
... pleasing to see the continuing growth of responsible investment, both in our region and globally." "The investment community is fast realising the correlation between consideration of environmental, social and governance factors, and positive portfolio ...

FEW recognises Thalia Stanley Group founder

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 APR 2019
The founder of Thalia Stanley Group was recognised for her contribution to financial literacy and mentorship. Marion Mays won the Positive Progression of Women Award at the annual Financial Executive Women Leadership Conference, which was held in Sydney ...

Investors raise alarm on Facebook

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
In the wake of the Christchurch terrorist attack, many are questioning the role of Facebook in investment portfolios. After the social media giant live streamed the shootings, ethical investors have been forced to consider whether Facebook genuinely ...

AIA Australia adds innovation lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... partners." "I believe disruption is the new normal and in a world that is highly connected, complex, customer-centric and fast-paced, our people at AIA are central." AIA chief executive Damien Mu said: "We are very fortunate to have someone with Kelly's ...

India Avenue fund distribution boosted

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2019
The India Avenue equity fund is now available across three of Australia's fastest growing investment platforms. Clients and advisers managing and advising on superannuation assets on HUB24, Netwealth and Powerwrap can now gain exposure to Indian equities ...

APRA consults to combat cyber attacks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2019
... imminent threat to information security in the financial services industry. He said: "Due to the urgency of the threat, APRA fast-tracked the implementation of CPS 234. This updated guide will assist industry to implement the requirements of the standard ...

Banks must prioritise NPP, says Reserve Bank

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
... available channels, and the reachability of and registration process for PayIDs." Since then, some banks have started offering fast transactions but others still lag behind. Other functionalities appear to not have been rolled out to the public at all ...