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Chief economist update: China's beef with Australia

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2020
... biggest trading partner. China has recently banned meat imports from Australia, citing violations of quarantine and custom standards. The ban on beef came soon after China's Ministry of Commerce gave Australian barley suppliers 10 days to "please ...

Government delays RC implementation timeline

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... already been significant regulatory reforms in the area of financial advice and some reforms, such as the Professional Standards for Financial Advisers are still being implemented," Kewin said. "Access to financial advice will be critical for Australians ...

Insurer invokes financial hardship policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... Mamelok said that while Integrity Life's measures pre-date the call from ASIC, it's very supportive of industry-wide standards. "Integrity Life supports the expectations outlined in ASIC's recent letter to life insurers to assist Australians affected ...

FASEA extension to pass next week

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2020
... Senate sitting calendar next week as non-controversial, meaning both parties agree it should pass. FPA head of policy and standards Ben Marshan said that during the webinar, which could not be attended by media, confirmation of the extension was welcomed ...

AFSL pleads guilty to mishandling client money

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... spokesperson for Pershing said. "PSAL has implemented changes to its systems and processes and is committed to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. We look forward to putting this matter behind us."

No change of mind for ERS

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... payment on the basis of a determination that is later revoked by the ATO, APRA's view is that no breach of the payment standards in the SIS Act and Regulations will have occurred," the ATO said. "However, where a trustee makes a payment after a determination ...

ASX appoints compliance chief

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... exchange. "I wish to acknowledge the enormous contribution Kevin has made to the Council and to corporate governance standards in Australia in his decade as the ASX representative on the Council," she said. Lewis had a major role in the third and fourth ...

New course helps advisers recognise financial abuse

JULIA NEWBOULD  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2020
... is a program designed by Queensland-based financial adviser Amanda Cassar of Wealth Planning Partners, and issued by Standards International, will be available as a certified course for advisers from 1 June 2020. At this stage, the program will be launched ...

New buyers for Sargon businesses confirmed

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2020
... Sargon businesses have also been recognised by regulators including APRA. PIP is committed to delivering the highest of standards for all stakeholders, including our clients and members," Kibble said. "We believe the proprietary next generation trustee ...

CBA sells CommSec Adviser Services

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2020
... institutional and advised clients. "We look forward to working closely with the team and will continue to deliver the same high standards of service and products going forward." The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2021.