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YTML expands team, signs new client

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2019
... numbers and app partners over this calendar year." Easton Wealth executive director Grahame Evans added: "With increasing regulation and higher client expectations, the most successful advisers will be those who have the technology that empowers them ...

New SMSF admin platform launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
A new one-stop-shop SMSF solution that aims to help financial advisers keep on top of administrative and regulatory burdens has launched. Practical Systems Super meets the needs of small accounting and advice firms by providing services such as fund ...

NZ Super responds to Australian social media laws

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
... again. NZ Super's head of responsible investment Anne-Maree O'Connor said in response to the new Australian laws: "Regulation is a response to situations where companies have abused their social licence to operate." "As our chief executive said in our ...

Superannuation Consumer Advocate proposal needs work

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... date, the SCT will cease operations. The cost will be offset by a corresponding increase in the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Financial Institutions Supervisory Levies, he said.

New wellbeing venture for BT

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
BT has launched My Wellbeing Rewards and Portal for life insurance clients, giving them access to discounts and an online hub focussed on health and wellbeing. The My Wellbeing Portal will give clients access to articles on health and wellbeing, personalised ...

Frydenberg takes action on banning grandfathered commissions

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2019
... Commissioner Kenneth Hayne's recommendation that grandfathered conflicted remuneration should be eliminated. The new regulation proposes financial product manufacturers to pass on to clients any benefits from previously grandfathered conflicted remuneration ...

Investors raise alarm on Facebook

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAR 2019
... Cambridge Analytica scandal." "There's an underlying issue here that's not about the platform - there is a lack of regulation around the world governing the content of online media, which is an issue for legislators." Wyrsch indicated the fund ...

IFM Investors to open new Europe office

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAR 2019
... stages of determining a city where an office would give it the best value in dealing with European Union's complex regulation. But it is veering towards Amsterdam. "We are likely to establish an office in Europe and we've been looking at that ...

Regulators receive pre-Budget funding boost

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019
... receive an extra $400 million, which Frydenberg said will be in support of an accelerated enforcement strategy; expanded regulation following the Royal Commission's recommendations; enhanced on-site supervision of larger institutions; and the regulator's ...

Australia appeals holistically to foreign investors: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2019
... includes the nation's stellar economic growth, pension system, quality of life, and strong government policies and regulation. The resources industry (28%) is very appealing for many offshore investors, while almost an equal number of respondents ...