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11 February 2022 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 1 min read

US inflation spike surprises governor Lowe

US high inflation has come as a surprise to governor Philip Lowe. US inflation has hit a 40-year high after food, electricity, and shelter ...

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Legislation paves way for new export opportunities for fund managers

The corporate collective investment vehicle and the retirement income covenant have sailed through Parliament.  Following bipartisan support, ...

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Tribunal upholds ban for former Provident director

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld a ban and disqualification imposed by the ASIC on a former director in 2015. On Monday, (7 ...

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RBA forecasts inflation peak in June

Inflation is forecast to peak at 3.75 per cent in June. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has predicted CPI inflation to peak at 3.75 per cent in ...

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Bipartisan support for CCIV confirmed

The FSC has been advocating for the introduction of the CCIV for years. A Senate inquiry report has confirmed bipartisan support for the corporate ...

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End to bond purchase program doesn’t signal rate rise, says RBA

The RBA has decided to end purchases under its bond purchase program following “faster-than-expected” progress towards its goals. The Reserve Bank ...

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RBA makes first rate call for 2022

The RBA has announced its first rate decision for 2022. In the first interest rate decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for 2022, the ...

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ASIC proposes simpler ETP labelling

The corporate regulator aims to reduce investor confusion through its updated guidance. The Australian Securities & Investments Commission ...

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ASIC issues $110k fine to brokerage firm

BGC Partners has paid a $110,250 penalty to comply with an infringement notice. Brokerage firm BGC Partners has paid a penalty of $110,250 to ...

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Advocates urge ASIC to adopt CFD ban

A popular consumer advocacy group has called on the government to stay the course when it comes to CFDs. CHOICE has called for the federal ...

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