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A formerly-convicted South Melbourne resident had again been convicted yesterday in court for operating a financial services business without a license.

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ISA points to bill double standard

The investment funds legislation bill will create an unfair advantage for the Future Fund if the exemption for

28 September

The Financial Services Council is arguing for more industry self-regulation, describing Trowbridge as the “gold standard”.

Industry news

SMSF COVID-19 relief measures extended

Self-managed superannuation fund trustees could be exempt from certain compliance actions as the Australian

27 September

Sacrificing some upside while reducing downside helps investors earn more with less risk, according to AB.

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ACSI queried over sexual harassment double standard

In a Parliamentary committee hearing, the Australia Council of Superannuation Investors has been asked why it has

24 September

Industry news

Super funds experience 11 months of growth

The cumulative return for the first two months of the financial year was 2.8% thanks to listed share performance,

22 September

Money Management Original

IFM confident Sydney Airport acquisition doesn’t break anti-trust laws

The industry superannuation fund investment manager is confident its consortium aiming to acquire all shares in

21 September

New academic research has confirmed that increasing regulation has been influential in banks deciding to exit elements of their wealth management and insurance businesses.

Industry news

EISS chair exits super fund

Following the departure of chief executive, Alex Hutchison, earlier this month, EISS has lost its chair Warren

20 September

Industry news

Aussie mums miss out on more than $1.6b in retirement

If the Government does not ensure superannuation is paid on parental leave the country will continue to see too

20 September

Industry news

Balanced super options up 1.6% in August

With the release of the Government’s first superannuation performance test, investors should avoid placing too

16 September

Industry news

Criminal charges brought against ME Bank

The corporate regulator has alleged misconduct against the bank’s home loan clients while it was still under

15 September

Money Management Original

ACCC has no issue with common ownership

It notes super funds switching to inhouse investment management and industry consolidation as being contributing

14 September

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Super mergers lead to unintended common ownership issues

As the Government grapples with the superannuation industry having too much control over capital, its push for

13 September

A member of the Senate Economics Committee has described underwriting at time of claim as a “serious problem” that the industry must address.

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Do super funds have too much ‘clout’?

Accused of being the power brokers behind the ousting of former Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer, a

10 September

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Max Bialystock

Yeah pretty much. Nothing to see here. No problems. Carry on.

ASIC releases limited advice guidance3 min 6 sec ago

Duke Nukem

Dear ASIC. You cannot fix this problem with one of your RG releases. Remember it's RG146...

ASIC releases limited advice guidance8 min 24 sec ago

Anon

The issue is how close the money coach gets to providing regulated personal financial advice...

Financial advice could benefit from money coaches15 min 13 sec ago

Superannuation

ISA points to bill double standard

SMSF COVID-19 relief measures extended

ACSI queried over sexual harassment double standard

Super funds experience 11 months of growth

IFM confident Sydney Airport acquisition doesn’t break anti-trust laws

EISS chair exits super fund

Aussie mums miss out on more than $1.6b in retirement

Balanced super options up 1.6% in August

Criminal charges brought against ME Bank

ACCC has no issue with common ownership

Super mergers lead to unintended common ownership issues

Do super funds have too much ‘clout’?

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