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Bahrain Launches Informational Website and Hotline for the Golden Residency to Attract Global Professionals and Investors

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MANAMA, BAHRAIN / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2025 / With the aim of attracting exceptionally talented individuals and investment into the Kingdom of Bahrain, in line with strategic efforts to enhance national competitiveness and support development across various economic, investment, and service sectors, Bahrain today launched a website (www.goldenresidendy.gov.bh) and a hotline (+973 17484000) … Continued

Understanding cash settlements

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By Emma Curtis [Author note] Emma Curtis is the Lead Ombudsman for Insurance with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, which is the financial sector ombudsman service.    When finalising an insurance claim, there may be the option to take a cash settlement. But it’s important consumers understand how a cash settlement works, and the pros … Continued

Rabobank Australia announces new board appointment

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Rabobank Australia Limited has announced the appointment of Carolyn Colley to its board of directors.   Announcing the appointment, which became effective on April 1, Rabobank Australia Chair James Fazzino said Ms Colley has more than 30 years’ executive experience in financial services, technology and innovation sectors, and is a highly-regarded company director.   “Carolyn’s … Continued

Money announces the Life Insurance Award winners in 2025

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“A strong life insurance sector can play a vital role in Australia’s safety net and address the nation’s twin policy challenges of an ageing population and soaring healthcare costs”. Kent Griffin, co-chair, Council of Australian Life Insurers.    Money magazine is pleased to announce its inaugural Life Insurance awards, identifying the 16 best policies available to … Continued

Monash expert: RBA rates hold in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day’

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A Monash University expert is available to comment on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision today to hold interest rates.    Dr Isaac Gross, Department of Economics, Monash Business School Contact: + 61 490 819 643 or isaac.gross@monash.edu Read more of Dr Gross’ commentary here: Monash Lens   The following can be attributed to Dr Gross:  … Continued

AFCA enhances support for employees affected by domestic violence

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is proud to announce significant enhancements to its family and domestic violence support policy, reaffirming its commitment to the safety and well-being of employees affected by domestic violence. These policy improvements provide increased flexibility, confidentiality, and access to vital resources.  Employees experiencing domestic violence can now take up to … Continued

Economics Committee reports on ASIC

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has released the final report for its reviews of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) annual reports of 2021, 2022 and 2023. The Committee’s Chair, Dr Daniel Mulino MP, said that the report covered key issues examined by the Committee during the 47th Parliament. Dr Mulino noted that ASIC had been subject to … Continued

Economics Committee reports on ACCC

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The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics has released the final report for its reviews of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) annual reports of 2021, 2022 and 2023. Chair of the Committee, Dr Daniel Mulino MP, said the report summarises the ACCC’s evidence to the Committee on headline competition issues over the past three years. ‘As the Committee … Continued