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Government consults on laxing legacy super product rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... and payments setting, according to an explanatory statement issued by assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones. "Although market-linked income streams have similarities to account-based income streams, all these legacy products ...

ASFA launches new initiative to fight financial crime

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... combat financial and cybercrime; connect the superannuation sector, relevant government agencies and related financial services bodies; and help make Australians aware of the actions they can take to protect their super and data from scammers. "ASFA ...

FSU steps up calls for reproductive leave policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
The Finance Sector Union (FSU) is urging the financial services industry to adopt paid menopause leave policies as it finds more than one third of workers experiencing symptoms are likely to retire early as a result. In October 2023, the FSU launched ...

Scams prevention framework consultation released

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
Treasury has released the Scams Prevention Framework for consultation with harsh penalties proposed for financial services firms that don't do enough to prevent scams. The government is planning to introduce mandatory codes that would requires financial ...

Pensioners to pay more under aged care reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... be unpacked, but if we get this new funding model right, and we must, it will allow providers to offer more homecare services, build new homes and refurbish existing ones, offering more beds," UnitingCare Australia national director Claerwen Little said. ...

Dimensional hires institutional sales lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... portfolio design and flexible, systematic implementation. She brings nearly three decades of deep experience in financial services, focusing on institutional asset management. Bjarnason was previously head of liquidity management at Legal and General ...

ECB cuts rates for second time

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... demand weakened as households consumed less, firms cut down business investment and housing investment dropped, while services supported growth, industry and construction contributed negatively," she said. "We expect the recovery to strengthen over time ...

Northern Trust expands fixed income trading capability

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... Northern Trust Banking and Markets, which also provides foreign exchange, securities lending, and transition management services.

Rising HNW numbers fuel need for specialist advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... changing dynamics of the HNW and UHNW space presents a significant opportunity for advisers to deliver tailored, high-value services. "By focusing on personalised strategies, building collaborative, engaging services, and addressing tax and estate planning ...

Lazard AM brings Japanese equities fund to Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... Infrastructure Active ETF eyes investments in operators across electricity networks, toll roads, and related assets and services.
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