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ASIC concerns over Interprac sale 'unfounded': Sequoia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... that the sale is a bona fide sale and the consideration for the sale is for a fair and reasonable consideration. The court action by ASIC prevents such a certificate from being given." Sequoia added that outside of the two lead determinations made by ...

Sale of Interprac raises eyebrows at ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... determinations and seek to mediate with ASIC regarding its separate actions as Sequoia had planned to do." Further to ASIC's action, Sequoia has been forced to reply to a compliance letter from the ASX questioning how industry publication Professional ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury is proposing a barrage of reforms that will curb dubious lead generator and superannuation switching activities and make platforms more accountable for the products they offer members. The Enhancing member protections in the superannuation ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
Digital assets providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under new legislation. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... choices about their health and to manage it proactively." CALI added that in 2019 the life insurance industry took voluntary action to introduce a mandatory standard to restrict the use of predictive genetic test results in underwriting. CALI said the ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
"I'm the eldest boy!" This is one of the most quotable quotes from the award-winning television show Succession, and while it is somewhat outdated for parents to leave behind their money, or legacy, to one child due solely to birth order or gender ...

APRA imposes additional licence conditions on Fiducian

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... that we would be escalating supervisory intensity as necessary to ensure that platform trustees were taking appropriate action to lift investment governance and member outcomes practices," APRA deputy chair Margaret Cole said. APRA had written to platform ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... recognise people are still under pressure, which is why we're rolling out responsible cost of living relief and taking action to shore up fuel supply and ensure Australians are getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said Australia is not immune from ...

Victory Capital exits Janus Henderson acquisition bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
Victory Capital has pulled out of the race to acquire Janus Henderson, saying it was "disappointed" with the process and engagement with the latter's special committee. This leaves on the table the bid made by Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
APRA has launched a consultation on how it can effectively collect and report data from superannuation funds as part of its work under the Retirement Income Covenant. The prudential regulator has released details of how it can work with the industry ...