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James Mawhinney applies to have ASIC's case struck out

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... seeking injunctive relief against Mawhinney for dealing in financial products pursuant to section 1101B(1) of the Corporations Act. The claim also seeks to strike out three of the four representations relied upon by ASIC in its misleading or deceptive ...

Super advice fee deductions compound red tape: JAWG

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
... compliance and administrative burdens. In introducing the bill before parliament, MP Andrew Keith said it amends the Corporations Act 2001 to streamline ongoing fee renewal and consent requirements into a single form, provide more flexibility for advice ...

Heartland finally gets regulatory approval for Challenger Bank acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2024
Heartland Group Holdings has announced it received indicative regulatory approvals from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) for Heartland Bank's acquisition of Challenger Bank. Heartland said ...

Court delays DASS class action settlement approval

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2024
The Federal Court has delayed approving the $16 million class action settlement against Dixon Advisory & Superannuation Services (DASS) as it seeks more information. The class action led by Shine Lawyers, which was also brought against former Dixon ...

A quarter of advised Australians nervous about retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
Physical health and financial security are the primary factors influencing how content Australians in or near retirement are, according to a new report. Challenger's inaugural Retirement Happiness Index, in collaboration with independent research house ...

Fund managers prepare for harsher penalties

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
Fines for alternative fund managers for breaking regulations are expected to rise, according to new research commissioned by Ocorian. The international study among fund managers at private equity, venture capital and real estate firms revealed 79% were ...

Senate Committee endorses Superannuation Objective Bill

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
The Senate Economics Legislation Committee has recommended the passage of the Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023, marking its likely enactment. The Committee urged Parliament to prioritise passing the bill in a report released last week because of ...

Macquarie executive to become chief product officer at BT

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
BT has appointed a longstanding Macquarie executive as its next chief product officer, replacing Kathy Vincent. Annabelle Kline will take over as BT's chief product officer in May. She will be responsible for leading the platforms business, comprising ...

Court rejects Provide Capital's 'illogical' application

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... not have the state of mind required to conduct an investigation under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act). Justice Rofe found that the firm's argument was "illogical and therefore that Provide Capital's application ...

NZ Super Fund chief investment officer departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
The Guardians of NZ Superannuation Fund has confirmed the chief investment officer is departing just one week after it announced the appointment of a new chief executive. Chief investment officer Stephen Gilmore will leave the NZ Super Fund at the end ...