JIM CHALMERS
Financial planning
The government has opened a consultation on sustainable investment product labelling by fund managers to help advisers make informed decisions on investing responsibly....
Financial planning
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the federal budget for 2025–26 with a focus on retaining stability and certainty for the financial services sector....
Financial planning
The industry has reacted to the retirement of Stephen Jones as Minister for Financial Services, recognising his efforts on scams and financial reforms. ...
Funds management
The FSC has announced 15 proposals ahead of the federal election which it hopes will increase the competitiveness of Australia’s financial services sector, including six ...
Features
The FSC and FAAA have pinpointed the small wins and losses in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget, noting that successfully achieving change can be a "hard grind" for th...
Policy & Regulation
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, outlining the government’s macroeconomic forecasts and changes to superannuation....
Financial planning
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opened a consultation into the design of the annual superannuation performance test, canvassing views on a range of reform options....
Funds management
The Treasury has opened a consultation on the final policy design of corporate climate-related financial disclosure requirements, outlining what companies and super funds...
Features
With a raft of Treasury consultations announced last year, Money Management examines their progress through Parliament and which could pass this year. ...
People & Products
Financial advisers are increasingly turning towards lifetime annuities to meet clients’ needs in retirement, according to Challenger, while the government places more foc...
Superannuation
Financial services firms have responded to the government's latest consultation on retirement income and product development....
Superannuation
The number of individuals with more than $3 million in super is expected to increase by 45 per cent to 80,000 by 2025, according to ASFA....
Funds management
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed legislation will be introduced this week to strengthen the Reserve Bank of Australia, which follows the central bank’s sweeping overh...
Funds management
Former RBA governor Ian Macfarlane has warned Michele Bullock’s job will be much harder than any of her predecessors if the RBA Review is implemented, deeming the propose...
People & Products
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced the appointment of a Macquarie Group veteran to the board of Australia’s sovereign wealth fund. ...
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