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ASIC boosts support for regtech

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2017
ASIC is ramping its support for regulatory technology businesses or 'regtechs' in response to an overwhelming number of organisations expressing frustration over complex compliance burdens. The corporate watchdog recently announced the next phase of ...

Australians failing to act on increased retirement cost

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAY 2017
... shows only 25% of working age Australians are using free, online resources. "Planning your own finances is complex and can feel overwhelming. But ignoring the opportunities and many free resources available could end up costing you more in the long term," ...

Banking and Finance Oath secures strong conference program

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
... financial services sector focusing firmly on the individual. We would hope that everyone, no matter what their position, will feel inspired to play their part in ensuring the industry develops and continues to change for the better," Parker said. "There ...

Bringing funds management to the masses

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... Describing financial services as a "black box" for many Australians, Loane added that becoming a more sophisticated investor can "feel a bit like learning a new language." "But once you understand how it works, you see it's actually easier than buying ...

Concerned HNWs rolling back property exposure

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... mandates approved by their clients, and the actual investments made, was as wide as they had ever seen. "These investors do not feel a need, nor do they have a requirement, to be fully invested at all times. As such, they remain patient and use investment ...

Financial advice cannot be a quick-fix: Stackpool

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
Australians are still perplexed by financial advice and its increased accessibility and affordability through technology - and big data isn't helping. Certainty Advice Group believes making financial advice more affordable, accessible and convenient ...

Australians pass on life insurance

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... parents spend an hour or more each day worrying about their family, 37.8% don't have any life insurance, and 22.5% don't feel confident that the insurance they have is enough for their needs. Real Insurance said while parents can't predict every circumstance ...

Worried parents prefer banks over stocks: Stockspot

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2017
... to avoid investment portfolios, listing the perceived cost of investing as number one. More than 50% of parents said they feel they cannot afford to invest in an investment portfolio, while a third claim they are put-off because they lack knowledge about ...

ATO pushes back SMSF returns deadline

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
The Australian Tax Office is extending its self-managed superannuation fund annual returns date for the 2015-16 reporting period to 30 June 2017. The superannuation reform, taking effect on July 1, is proving to be a "crucial transition" period for ...

Another Budget, another promised surplus

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017
A Budget here, and a Budget there, Budget, Budget, everywhere a Budget. Yes Virginia, it's Budget overload, there's wall to wall coverage of the Australian Federal government's 2017/18 Budget - before, during and after - its big reveal on the evening ...