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QAR does not "trash" FoFA: Anderson

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... for conspiracies and problems rather than opportunities and highlighted a "serious risk" of pushback from political and consumer groups. Anderson explained this is due to claims about the QAR "trashing" some of the key FoFA reforms. "We should focus ...

Expect more greenwashing action: ASIC

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
The court case against Mercer Superannuation for allegations of greenwashing is "just one of the investigations on foot", ASIC chair Joe Longo said. "We will do what we need to do to make sure entities are not misleading the market" on greenwashing ...

Capital markets spearhead next recession: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2023
... investor, Bhansali prefers to invest in companies in Europe and Latin America. In terms of industries, healthcare and consumer staples tend to be recession-proof and offer good dividends, she said. "Defence is the best offence in this environment," she ...

Chalmers' promise to end super wars foiled by criticism

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
Last month, Treasurer Jim Chalmers pledged to end the super wars, but opposition to proposed super tax changes suggest a resolution is unlikely. Opposition leader Peter Dutton stated that he's "dead against" the government's proposed tax changes ...

Super tax break crackdown to hit $410bn in savings

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
Rainmaker Information estimates the $3 million superannuation cap would impact $410 billion of savings for around 100,000 Australians. Although only a small proportion of Australians hold $3 million or more in superannuation, they own a disproportionately ...

Super fund advice needs more guardrails: Conference

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2023
... industry will revert to the pre-Hayne Royal Commission era. Levy argued that in formulating the recommendations, she had the consumer front of mind - not the banks, super funds or financial institutions. The Financial Planning Association of Australia ...

Advice group convicted of hawking

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2023
... suit their needs," ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said. "Reforms to the anti-hawking regime were in response to clear consumer harm when it came to the unsolicited calls involving financial products. ASIC strongly advocated for these reforms and will ...

Financial Circle director convicted, fined

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023
... received significant fees paid out of client super accounts. Fuoco's involvement included making key decisions on consumer loan arrangements on behalf of Financial Circle, giving instructions to other employees and officers of the company, including ...

MAX Awards 2023: Nominations open

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023
... Education Campaign of the Year FinTech Solution of the Year Integrated Campaign of the Year Marketing Campaign of the Year - Consumer Marketing Campaign of the Year - Industry Marketing Team of the Year Podcast of the Year Print Campaign of the Year ...

ASIC acts to combat financial inequality for First Nations people

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2023
ASIC has published an Indigenous Financial Services Framework to support positive financial outcomes for First Nations people. The Framework's development is the result of extensive consultations with stakeholders, including First Nations people, financial ...