There’s an asymmetry in information and knowledge between the providers of financial services and many of the consumers of those services. Where the imbalance is handled responsibly by the provider, consumers can thrive. But the Hayne royal commission showed what can happen when the mismatch is exploited or mishandled, deliberately or otherwise.
With increased institutional investor interest in re-developed CBD offices to residential dwellings, developers need to focus on the relationship between design and return.
Wealth management platform developer FNZ has partnered with UK full-service digital bank Virgin Money to launch a digital investment platform for retail investors in the UK. FNZ is currently working with CFS to develop its new Edge platform, as well has the migration of UBS Australia onto post-trade processing engine SynOps in December 2022. In … Read more
As the complaints authority hits the $1 billion threshold for consumer compensation, Tthe AFCA board of directors has re-appointed David Locke as chief ombudsman and CEO for a second five-year term. Locke is a lawyer who has worked in the private, government, and not-for-profit sectors. He was appointed AFCA’s inaugural CEO and chief ombudsman in … Read more
The corporate regulator has pulled up super fund trustees who failed the Your Future, Your Super performance test for poor member communications. Amid increased regulatory and political pressure, the regulator has urged the trustees to improve the experience for Australia’s super fund members.
Super fund members have shown “overwhelming” support for Australia’s compulsory super system, according to findings from a survey conducted by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.
Super fund members should not underestimate the importance of a binding death benefit nomination.
The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) has appointed Ana Cláudia Akie Utumi as chair for a two-year term.
MLC Life Insurance has appointed experienced industry veteran Peter Smith as head of business development.
ASIC has cancelled the AFSL of Oztures Trading in response to a request from Binance Australia Derivatives on Wednesday, 5 April 2023.
Aware Super is committing a $900 million investment in the global build-to-rent sector as part of its international expansion strategy.
The significant changes required to make the YFYS performance test more effective were not forthcoming, but the recommended changes have positive impact and show Minister Stephen Jones and Treasury listen to industry feedback.
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