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Terms of reference released for complaints system review

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
... framework, as well as consideration of different models in providing effective avenues for resolving disputes," said Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer. "The Turnbull Government is committed to ensuring the three bodies are working ...

ABA denies precedent for matching RBA cash rates

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016
... interest rate pricing based on the Reserve Bank's cash rate. Following the RBA cutting the cash rate to 1.75%, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told media that "the commercial banks should pass on the full rate cut. They should do that, and if they are ...

Super industry bodies unite over adequacy

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016
... government to alter the proposed objective of super so it includes the concept of retirement adequacy. In a letter to Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O'Dwyer, the industry bodies request a meeting to further discuss the formalisation ...

Economic Wrap

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2016
FTA with Indonesia gets closer Australia's trade minister, Steve Ciobo, is in Jakarta this week holding talks with Indonesian Minister for Trade, Enggartiasto Lukita, trying to negotiate details of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership ...

Indian LIC launches IPO

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
... only is India now the world's third largest economy, it continues to demonstrate impressive growth potential as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinvigorates and modernises the economy and sweeps away red tape,'' Pereira said. "With Chinese growth now falling ...

Economic Wrap

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2016
... they hit in 1996 and ever since have been stuck sub this level. As an attempt to stimulate the Japanese economy Prime Minister Shino Abe last week announced a A$120 billion maglev fast rail infrastructure project.

Brexit won't impact Australia greatly: Treasurer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... other bond yields dropped in sympathy. It's also helpful how fast the UK government got its act together: a new Prime Minister in record time having already appointed a full cabinet and group to plan the exit negotiations. No disarray there," Baur sa ...

Independent body will make new standards simpler: FPA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
... complete a bachelor's degree but may need to upskill if they currently only hold a diploma or advanced diploma. "The minister has confirmed that no existing financial planner will be required to complete a bachelor's degree. However, in saying that the ...

O'Dwyer says life insurance back on the agenda

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
... Council chief executive Sally Loane described as "legislative limbo," the life insurance reforms are back on the agenda, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer said. Speaking at the 2016 FSC Leaders Summit in Melbourne, O'Dwyer noted ...

Industry bodies back O'Dwyer reappointment

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
The industry has widely welcomed the reappointment of Kelly O'Dwyer into Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's refreshed cabinet. The former Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Small Business sees her title change to Minister for Revenue and Financial ...