JIM CHALMERS

Superannuation

Unveiling the 2023 Intergenerational Report, Treasurer Chalmers has called the retirement phase of super the government’s next frontier and flagged further consultation t...

Policy & Regulation

The Treasury has announced the “biggest crackdown on tax adviser misconduct in Australian history” which could see maximum fines for advisers who promote tax exploitation...

Funds management

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute has appointed Guy Debelle, former RBA deputy governor, to lead its newly formed expert group as the sustainable finance taxon...

Funds management

The RBA has held rates for a second consecutive month but economists still expect at least one more hike by the end of the year. ...

People & Products

Chris Barrett has been appointed by Treasurer Jim Chalmers as chair of the Productivity Commission to replace Michael Brennan....

Funds management

A fixed income manager has welcomed the launch of Australia’s green bond program but warns it will need to meet high standards given its lateness to join the race. ...

Funds management

Although on the fence about the replacement of governor Philip Lowe, economists have welcomed his successor, deputy Michele Bullock, as a sign of structure and continuity...

Funds management

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the successor for Philip Lowe at the Reserve Bank of Australia....

Policy & Regulation

The government is seeking views on its proposed position for the implementation of an internationally-aligned climate disclosure, following its discovery consultation las...

Funds management

The Reserve Bank of Australia defied hold expectations in June, surprising market participants by raising the interest rate further to 4.1 per cent in its continued battl...

People & Products

The Government is seeking a new chair for the Productivity Commission after Michael Brennan announced he would be stepping down after five years....

Financial planning

The Financial Services Council and Financial Advice Association Australia have welcomed the 2023 budget from Treasurer Jim Chalmers but feel there is a lack of informatio...

Funds management

There is a real need to remove the language of “woke capitalism” from ESG investment, according to a panel, if there is to be progress in Australia. ...

Funds management

With significant action towards sustainable finance announced in the 2023–24 budget, the building blocks are now in place for meaningful change, according to RIAA’s chief...

Funds management

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned economic growth is expected to slow significantly to 1.5 per cent in 2024....

 

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The verdict in the class action case against AMP Financial Planning has been delivered in the Federal Court by Justice Moshinsky....

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