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FCA reviews regulation of foreign financial services firms

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... relevant minimum standards. Once authorised, firms need to continue to meet those standards, which are designed to protect consumers and ensure the integrity of markets," she said. The FCA is taking comments until November 27.

Responsible lending laws to be revoked

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2020
... from the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 aiming to reduce the time and cost of credit assessments for both consumers and businesses. In addition, the simplified access to credit will reduce red tape for consumers seeking credit, improve ...

ASIC cleans up 'cash plus' funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2020
... predominantly in cash and cash equivalents." 'Being "true to label" is also fundamental for a competitive marketplace. If consumers cannot rely on product labels, then it is difficult for funds to compete on a fair basis - disadvantaging both compliant ...

Robo advice solution set to launch

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2020
... our clients for a while now, as we are seeing increasingly fewer options for low balance clients to get advice, and consumers wanting more and more to interact with companies digitally," he said. Nucleus Wealth Fusion will feature a simple and thorough ...

Chief economist update: Dan defeats second wave

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2020
... closed again" uncertainty of it all prevents future planning, discourages businesses from investing and hiring, and consumers from spending. I leave the last words to Andrews: "If we go too far too soon, the modelling also tells us we'd be on track ...

Specialist advice businesses optimal: Barrett

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020
... years, you can see a downward trend," he said. "That's because it is really hard to stand out and justify your fees to consumers when you're not truly mastering something." Barrett said, from the point of view of the consumer, it becomes obvious when ...

Chief economist update: Australian pessimism eases

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020
... September 27. Australian consumer sentiment also improved but, like their business counterpart, it showed that pessimistic consumers still outnumber optimistic ones. The survey was also taken before Victorian premier Dan Andrews' announcement extending ...

Super funds to face parliamentary grilling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2020
... with the banks. It's really important that financial institutions are held accountable and that they are treating consumers fairly during what is a difficult time for many Australians."

Chief economist update: V in US recovery at risk

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2020
... "lower for longer" strategy is pushing on a string? It could be one or all these. But one thing is certain, pessimistic consumers would rather save than spend, threatening the V in America's recovery.

ASIC bans crypto scammer

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2020
... reported to ASIC were "outright scams". During the COVID-19 crisis, the watchdog has seen a 20% increase in reports from consumers losing money in cryptocurrency scams between March and May this year.

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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