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Aussie veterans front Senate over underpaid pensions

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... their pension would increase once they reached their life expectancy factor age. Williamson explained to the Senate Committee this morning that some veterans were led to believe that once they reached their life expectancy factor age, their pensions ...

FAAA fights to reignite Dixon inquiry

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025

Although the Senate Committee Inquiry into Dixon Advisory was expected to lapse due to the election, the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is shedding light on the possibility of resuming the process. FAAA general manager of policy, advocacy ...

Dixon Advisory clients should be heard at Senate inquiry: Anderson

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 13 JAN 2025

... Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy, and standards Phil Anderson has urged the Senate Committee inquiry into Dixon Advisory to hear from ex-clients. Anderson said it should never be forgotten that it's these clients ...

Inquiry urges government to consider paid reproductive leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2024

The Senate committee tasked with investigating issues related to menopause wants the government to research the efficacy of existing reproductive leave policies in Australia and overseas with consideration to introducing it in the National Employment ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024

... wording reflects the views of everyday Australians - and urged its smooth passage as recommended by a cross-party Senate committee. "The 'Objective of Super' legislation reflects that clear and compelling purpose in ironclad law," she said. "We strongly ...

Committee calls for 'sick agency' ASIC to be split in half

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 4 JUL 2024

The Senate committee tasked with assessing the capabilities of ASIC says the government should recognise the regulator has "comprehensively failed to fulfil its regulatory remit", calling for a complete overhaul of its structure, powers and how it's ...

Senate Committee endorses Superannuation Objective Bill

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024

The Senate Economics Legislation Committee has recommended the passage of the Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023, marking its likely enactment. The Committee urged Parliament to prioritise passing the bill in a report released last week because of ...

Sterling Income Trust executives charged

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023

... Marie for four years from the financial services industry for his involvement in the scam. The following year, a senate committee handed down an inquiry report into the SIT and urged ASIC to take more action in a "bid to protect consumers." "ASIC acknowledges ...

New inquiry targets audit sector following PwC scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI | FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023

... necessary to ensure the national interest prevails," she said. The announcement follows a report published by a Senate committee that concluded PwC deliberately covered up the actions of its staff and its plans to monetise the confidential information. ...

Senate report labels PwC breach calculated, deliberate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023

Despite the inquiry continuing, a Senate committee has concluded that PwC deliberately covered up the actions of its staff and the plans to monetise the confidential information at the heart of its tax leaks scandal. A report published by the committee ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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