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05 February 2021 • By Reporter • 1 min read

ASIC suspends AFSL

ASIC has suspended the AFS licence of a Queensland-based financial services provider for a period of six weeks for failing to comply with financial ...

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‘A disastrous winding back of consumer protections’

The government’s proposed changes to consumer lending laws will harm Australian consumers and families while hindering the economic recovery it is ...

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The curious case of Future Super

The so-called ethical fund is a perfect example of that old adage: build it and they will come.  It was a rare moment of bipartisan unity when Tim ...

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The trends shaping sustainable investing in 2021

Investors are stepping up where regulators are checking out and a huge number of sustainable industries are set to skyrocket, according to UBS

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‘Plausible downsides’ for Australian economy

Australia could face a “longer and more damaging slowdown” in activity than the government anticipates, with growth staying depressed for years

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IOOF subsidiary loses appeal

The wealth giant could cough up millions of dollars in compensation following a failed appeal by subsidiary Australian Executor Trustees in a matter ...

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‘An unhealthy level of groupthink’: RBA grilled on management culture

The deputy head of the House economics committee has accused RBA governor Philip Lowe of making “captain’s calls” on the policy direction of the bank, ...

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Industry funds go on the offensive

A major superannuation lobby group is pulling out all stops in an attempt to preserve the increase to 12 per cent as the industry faces the ...

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Mercer hires super lead

The chief of Australian Unity Bank is set to become the new head of super at Mercer.  Tim Barber is taking the role, where he will be leading the ...

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Westpac boosts board - 2021

Westpac will appoint a “highly experienced company director” to its board as another member prepares to step down.  Dr Nora Scheinkestel, PhD, will ...

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