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Russell launches new super product

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR | TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2020

... personalisation people might be used to from companies like Netflix, Spotify and Amazon - where algorithms predict what consumers may like by assessing what they have consumed in the past. GoalTracker members will select the type of lifestyle they want ...

DDO top of ASIC's agenda

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2020

... consumer needs. In addition, product providers will also need to take steps to ensure their products are reaching the right consumers including considering how products are marketed and the sales practices adopted. Hughes said, where poor consumer outcomes ...

Chief economist update: Good or bad news is good Wall Street news

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020

... September - more than double market expectations for a 0.7% increase -- following a 0.6% gain the previous month. With consumers back in the shops, business sentiment and activity are lifting. The NFIB business optimism index increased to a seven-month ...

Cost of advice soars as red tape grows

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2020

... Association of Australia (FPA) is warning of the detrimental impact ongoing reform is having on financial advisers and consumers. The FPA said the establishment of a single disciplinary body must be used to reduce red tape and untangle an "unreasonably ...

The case for an overhaul of advice: Rice Warner, FSC

ANNABELLE DICKSON | TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020

... a new model for financial advice which not only makes professional quality advice more affordable and accessible for consumers, but also removes the mass of costly compliance and regulatory burden on the sector," Loane said. Furthermore, Rice Warner ...

Chief economist update: Middle Kingdom on top

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 20 OCT 2020

... surprising given that social and business activity has returned to (near) normal. Now less wary of getting infected, Chinese consumers are back shopping at shops that are no longer locked down. Still, we are all in this together. China, or any other ...

Derivatives issuer cops $75m penalty

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 19 OCT 2020

... OTM and Ozifin engaged in systemic unconscionable conduct, targeting unsophisticated investors and harming vulnerable consumers. The penalties handed down demonstrate the serious consequences for firms who engage in this sort of misconduct," Crennan ...

Man arrested over investment scam

ANNABELLE DICKSON | FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020

... people are experiencing financial stress and can be susceptible to scams. "ASIC will continue to take action to protect consumers from unlicensed financial investments and fraudulent activity," he said. "ASIC's investigation has prevented any further ...

Chief economist update: Money buys happiness

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020

... customers to shop. RBA money. The prospect of even cheaper loans adds money into the pockets of businesses, homeowners and consumers. Underlying all these are consumers' job prospects and... they've bounced. "The survey provides us with an insight ...

ASIC reviewing risk advice, pushes for scaled advice

ANNABELLE DICKSON | WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020

... the advice provided complies with the best interests duty and related obligations. "We're looking to see what position consumers have been placed into as a result of getting the advice. We will be doing the same process again for 2021 advice," she said. ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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