17 March 2010 | The Government is seeking comment on an options paper it released today to address unfair terms included in insurance contracts.
17 March 2010 | Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has criticised the Government for its decision to reduce superannuation concessional contributions, describing it as a "dreadful decision".
16 March 2010 | Some 40 per cent of financial planners provide debt advice or loan assistance to their clients, which may lead to problems if they do not hold a credit licence after July 1.
12 March 2010 | ASIC will take on supervision of Australia's financial markets as of the third quarter of 2010.
11 March 2010 | Government tax and consumer protection proposals made in recent days appear to have put the spotlight on common industry practices around borrowing in super.
3 March 2010 | The Financial Services Working Group is close to finalising the streamlined disclosure documentation attaching to margin loans, superannuation and managed investment schemes.
22 February 2010 | The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has called for stronger regulation of advisers to SMSFs and highlighted the need for funds to be fully regulated under the same regulations as APRA-regulated funds.
22 February 2010 | The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen, confirms moves to streamline long-term superannuation disclosure requirements.
10 February 2010 | The power to supervise domestic Australian market licensees will be handed over to ASIC today.
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25 January 2010 | While there will be plenty of discussion around policy issues this year, the realities of the political cycle mean it will be well into 2011 before financial planners can expect to see any actual change.
20 January 2010 | The Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Prudential Refinements and Other Measures) Bill 2010 is aimed at enhancing the powers of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
20 January 2010 | The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) has welcomed proposed government reforms that would provide flexibility for directors and creditors of troubled companies to work outside formal insolvency arrangements.
18 January 2010 | The Minister for Financial Services, Chris Bowen, has signalled the likelihood of further tax changes impacting investment and funds management in the Federal Budget.
13 January 2010 | A focus on broader superannuation policy has left a number of the technically challenging details introduced in the Better Super package unresolved, particularly where concessional contribution traps are concerned.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management examines the policy developments that have shaped and will reshape the industry.
21 December 2009 | As 2009 comes to a close, Money Management looks back at the year's winners.
14 December 2009 | Chris Bowen begins consultation on rationalisation proposals aimed to address the issue of outdated legacy products.
7 December 2009 | The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (the Ripoll Inquiry) has delivered precisely what could be expected from a parliamentary inquiry – a set of recommendations for the Government to consider but no silver bullets. A Mike Taylor editorial.
7 December 2009 | The findings of the Ripoll Inquiry have been broadly welcomed by the financial planning industry, but as Mike Taylor reports, they will ultimately be diluted by the findings of the Cooper and Henry reviews.
30 November 2009 | Small employers will run fewer risks of incurring penalties on superannuation guarantee payments by utilising the Government’s new super clearing house.
30 November 2009 | It is time for Industry Super Network's David Whiteley to put down the verbal cudgels and for his industry funds’ backers to cease their consequent expenditure of members’ funds.
24 November 2009 | The Minister for Financial Services, Chris Bowen makes clear the Ripoll Inquiry will not be viewed by the Government in isolation, with much now depending on the findings of the Cooper Review.
23 November 2009 | The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has endorsed the drive to raise the financial planning education bar, however, CEO Richard Klipin said theoretical knowledge must include practical experience.
17 November 2009 | The passing of a Corporations Amendment Bill through the Senate will empower shareholders to reject excessive termination payments and prevent irresponsible remuneration practices.