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Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 8 DEC 2016
... after October's surprise 25 basis point reduction - in order to alleviate the "cash crisis" that was prompted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that the old 500- and 1,000-denominated Indian rupees would no longer be accepted as legal tender ...

Industry funds lead Labor's super inquiry

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2016
... initiated by Labor last week and established during Federal Parliament's final sitting day for 2016 on Thursday. Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services, Katy Gallagher, said the ISA report also found about workers aged under 30 were ...

Locked in

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2016
... unforeseen shock (we can never be sure), data says, it's all systems go for the Fed. For it's a go too for Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. That is, he is going to step down following the "no camp's" victory on the referendum over his plan to reform ...

Life insurance commissions bill passes lower house

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
... policy lapse 100% is clawed back in the first year and 60% in the second year. Commenting on the passing of the bill, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said: "High upfront commissions have been identified as a significant cause ...

Banking inquiry becomes Royal Commission alternative

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
... businesses and the social impacts of consumer protection failures in the financial services industry. In a statement Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services, Senator Katy Gallagher said: "This committee will provide an immediate opportunity ...

Long way to go on professional standards: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... in, De Gori said the FPA is in discussion with a number of industry participants. "The FPA has been speaking with the Minister's office and has relayed names to the office, and we've also been speaking with other interested parties around consideration ...

Instos consider Aussie infrastructure plans

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... for investment to occur, for businesses to remain competitive, to create new jobs and build better transport networks. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said: "Australia's freight demands are expected to grow by nearly 50% between ...

Professional Standards legislation hits parliament

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer has introduced legislation to mandate professional standards for financial advisers. The Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial Advisers) Bill 2016 includes compulsory education ...

Shadow Treasurer slams governance bill

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
... to parliament yesterday. However Labor "will take our proposed changes to the next election as policy." O'Dwyer, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, used an example from the Trade Union Royal Commission to highlight her governance point. ...

Infrastructure investment at risk from default super changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 22 NOV 2016
... should resonate politically but there's a constant battle between government thinking. He expressed disappointment in Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer's attack on super fund governance in Fairfax Media today. She suggests reintroducing ...