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BOE does what it said it would do

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
... what it said it would do -- it lifted the Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 0.5% following its 2 November monetary policy council meeting (MPC). The announcement marks the first time in more than a decade that the BOE raised its key overnight benchmark ...

S&P hit with historic court decision

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
Investors in a class action against S&P have secured a historic win in the Federal Court of Australia, which may have international ramifications for other potential cases against the ratings issuer. The class action, represented by global law firm ...

Fintech exposes SMSFs to global shares

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2017
... Premium, which gives SMSFs access to US equities without charging brokerage fees. Citing data from the Financial Services Council, only 0.6% of SMSFs are invested in overseas shares versus 26.7% of industry super funds, Stake co-founder and chief executive ...

BEAR has 'teeth': Treasurer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
... will face much tougher penalties and consequences, Treasurer Scott Morrison warns. Morrison told the Financial Services Council and BT Political series breakfast this morning that the BEAR goes beyond banks writing "big cheques to absolve for any misdoings" ...

Shareholders need greater voice on ESG: ACSI

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors believes the current framework for shareholder resolutions is flawed and needs reform. ACSI's latest report said Australia's corporate governance framework restricts an important right of shareholders ...

Ex-RBA Governor joins Macquarie

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
... independent director. Stevens was with the RBA for 20 years, during which time he also acted as chair of the Australian Council of Financial Regulators, was a member of the Financial Stability Board and sat on a range of G20 committees. A professional ...

FASEA announces first focus

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
... covering the same fields. FASEA chair Catherine Walter said the authority will adopt the Financial Planning Education Council framework in the first instance to provide direction for employers, higher education providers and students. She added FASEA ...

Genetics will test life insurance sector

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
... position on genetic testing and life insurance is unique, with local life companies abiding by the Financial Services Council's life insurance code of practice. This prohibits them from requiring applicants to take a genetic test and stops insurers discriminating ...

AIA Vitality launches charitable option

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
... incentive, members have an option to donate rewards earned to one of three charities: the Black Dog Institute, Cancer Council Australia or Diabetes Australia. Active Benefits rewards members a $5 voucher each week once a physical activity target is met. ...

Go ahead BOE, make my day

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
... In a speech the following day, external MPC member Gertjan Vlieghe - considered one of the most dovish members of the council - told his audience that "the evolution of the data is increasingly suggesting that we are approaching the moment when Bank ...