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25 July 2017 • By Tim Stewart • 1 min read

‘Weak planning’ of super funds exposed

APRA has outlined the “poor business planning practices” of various super funds, coinciding with the government’s announcement this week that it plans ...

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Medcraft’s hybrids comments ‘excessive’: Morningstar

The timing of outgoing ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft’s comments about the “ridiculous” nature of hybrid securities has puzzled analysts at Morningstar

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ASIC set to obtain new phone-tap powers

Treasury is consulting on new measures that will give ASIC access to information obtained from telecommunications interception warrants

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FSC releases asset stewardship standards

The Financial Services Council has released new internal governance and asset stewardship standards for Australian investment managers and asset ...

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Bank ratings unaffected by APRA decision

The credit ratings of the major banks have emerged unscathed following APRA's announcement that it will increase its capital requirements to 10

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Accountants unsure about licensing rules: ASIC

A compliance check conducted by ASIC has revealed that accountants operating with a limited AFSL are uncertain about their new compliance obligations

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‘More needed’ on unpaid super: ISA

Recent attempts to curb unpaid superannuation will only help one out of 10 affected individuals, says lobby group Industry Super Australia

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ASIC consults on new financial benchmark regime

The corporate regulator has proposed a new regulatory regime for financial benchmarks including the bank bill swap rate, the consumer price index and ...

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Coalition proposes broader use of the term ‘bank’

Treasury has released draft legislation for public consultation to remove restrictions on the word ‘bank’ to allow for “a more level playing field in ...

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ASIC has ‘misfired’ on sell-side research

The corporate regulator’s new guidance on sell-side research would create a compliance “army” as well as making analysts personally liable for any ...

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