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AI mania will underwhelm advice: Finura

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024

... they have traditionally approached the business model of advice," the report read. "With the prospect of smoother regulations and an expectation by the government that super funds will open up advice offerings to members, you would expect an explosion ...

Government proposes framework for clearing and settlement services regulation

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024

... declared as CS services through a ministerial declaration. The instrument is designed to consider the impact of these regulations on the Australian economy, the integrity and stability of the financial system, and the competitive landscape of CS services. ...

Barings prepares new strategies for local institutional investors

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023

... demand is now experiencing a shift. Barings Private Finance Group APAC head Shane Forster previously pointed out that regulations have raised capital costs for banks in sub-investment grade lending, making the market relatively less attractive. Concurrently ...

Changing retirement landscape needs regulatory framework: Actuaries Institute

CASSANDRA BALDINI | MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023

... Retirement Income Covenant (RIC) to support members in retirement and navigate the intricate landscape of financial advice regulations. Actuary Michael Rice said to get the ball rolling, regulation must match the risks from the consumer's perspective. ...

Aussie fintech growth counteracted by local challenges: EY

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023

... offering globally competitive incentives, reducing barriers to entry, and maintaining contemporary, secure and stable regulations, to build on our strong foundations as a regional financial hub," she said. "In the coming years, embedded finance and other ...

SEC sues Kraken exchange again

CASSANDRA BALDINI | WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2023

... through its platform," she said. "Today's historic penalties and monitorship to ensure compliance with US law and regulations mark a milestone for the virtual currency industry. Any institution, wherever located, that wants to reap the benefits of ...

Potential reporting relief for trustees: ASIC

CHLOE WALKER | TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2023

... would continue to be exempt from complying with disclosure obligations," ASIC said. "Particularly in the absence of regulations, ASIC has assessed that the exemption in [CO 14/541] is operating effectively and efficiently and continues to form a necessary ...

'Critical shortcomings' demand urgent action from trustees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023

... superannuation." Cole also said that APRA is "doubling down" on trustees' handling of operational risks. Effective 2025, regulations will mandate trustees to identify and mitigate risks in end-to-end processes, ensure the continuity of critical operations ...

Super fund, insurer admin issues draw AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023

... benefits in the required timeframe because of systems issues. This violates Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994, which require trustees to process rollovers between three and 30 days after receipt of instructions. Some 15,000 members ...

Future Fund slapped with new disclosure rules

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023

... what is required of superannuation funds as set out in the Corporations Amendment (Portfolio Holdings Disclosure) Regulations 2021. In August, Future Fund posted a 6% return in FY23, well-below its 10% target. However, Future Fund chair Peter Costello ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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