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ASIC to tighten grip on super fund misdemeanours

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... despite reforms designed to reduce their frequency," she said. This demonstrates the important role of the trustee in safeguarding members' super balances by eliminating poor practices, she added.

Bragg proposes super fund reforms to protect retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JAN 2024
Senator Andrew Bragg has called for new reforms aimed at safeguarding retail investors as superannuation funds increase their ownership stakes in Australian public companies. In an opinion piece for The Australian, Bragg proposed broadening the Takeovers ...

Advice firms must scale up to meet demand: AZ NGA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2023
... explained Barrett. The paper explained that although advisers excel at assisting clients in growing, managing, and safeguarding their wealth, a significant number find themselves paralysed by fear when it comes to seizing opportunities to grow their ...

CALI takes on Life Code

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2023
... life insurance in superannuation. "Our ongoing involvement in insurance-related policy reflects our commitment to safeguarding the interests of consumers and ensuring that the financial services industry remains responsive to consumers' needs." Last ...

Industry funds gain ground in retirement asset battle: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
... effectively educate and advise members on suitable retirement income strategies will retain members during retirement, safeguarding their scale and delivering improved outcomes for all members, the report said. KPMG superannuation partner Melinda Howes ...

Government introduces FAR, CSLR Bills

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... institutions." CHOICE also welcomed the introduction of the CSLR and FAR laws, saying the new measures are critical for safeguarding consumers and holding financial institutions accountable for their actions. "When you have lost money due to poor advice ...

NZ sovereign wealth fund, Northern Trust extend relationship

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2022
... confirmed its suitability as an important service provider to the fund. "A fund's custodian plays a vital role in safeguarding the assets of the fund and protecting the interests of investors and future beneficiaries - which in our case means the ...

Retirement no longer back of mind: Equip

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... mind for many and increasing global economic uncertainty, Australians have reassessed the importance of super in safeguarding their future. Evidently, 39% of Australians consider their super more important now than prior to the pandemic, with around ...

FSC adds to Life Insurance Code of Practice

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2022
... share their genetic test results with their life insurer and so won't be declined for life insurance later. "We're safeguarding consumers by including the moratorium in the new Life Code, meaning there will be independent oversight by the Life Code Compliance ...

Crypto asset reforms underway: Treasurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... government has said it needs to work on getting the balance right between embracing new, innovative technologies while safeguarding consumers. "Our government is ready to start consultation with stakeholders on a framework for industry and regulators ...
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