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19 December 2016 • By • 1 min read

Treasury consults on ASIC intervention power

Treasury has released a new proposals paper that outlines new product intervention powers for ASIC and design/distribution obligations for product ...

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Budget deficit worsens, AAA rating vulnerable

Australia's federal budget deficit is projected to increase by $10.4 billion over the forward estimates, according to the government's Mid-Year ...

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WA Super names new chief executive

Industry fund WA Super has named Fabian Ross as the business’ new chief executive, replacing the retiring John McNally. Mr Ross has worked in the ...

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12-month super returns below average

Ongoing political uncertainty and spikes in volatility have held superannuation returns for the 12 months to 30 November below their seven-year ...

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NAB has made ‘huge mistakes’, says chairman

NAB chairman Ken Henry delivered a candid assessment of his plans to ‘turn this bank around’ at the company’s annual general meeting on Friday

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AIST announces resignation of CEO

Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Tom Garcia has resigned in order to take up a new role at AustralianSuper

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Treasury issues CIPR consultation paper

Treasury has released a consultation paper on the Financial System Inquiry’s comprehensive income products for retirement (CIPRs). Minister for ...

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Volatility drives decline in equities popularity

Investor confidence in equities fell significantly in the first half of 2016, suggesting investor sensitivity to volatility, according to research ...

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Board changes at Reserve Bank of Australia

Treasurer Scott Morrison has announced that Carol Schwartz will join the board of the Reserve Bank as a part-time member. Ms Schwartz currently ...

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Contango hires former Wilsons adviser

Former Wilsons adviser Adam Dellaway will join Contango Asset Management as the company’s new senior dealer and analyst, the company has announced

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