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Financial Standard managing editor wins Journalist of the Year Award

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
... achievements demonstrate accuracy, clarity, original reporting, and continues to provide in-depth analysis of policy and regulation. Her work is also lauded for the tangible impact made on the public's understanding, particularly for small-to-medium ...

ASIC labels digital assets as financial products

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... guidance pledges better consumer protections when crypto and digital asset investments are involved. "We expect better regulation will reduce fraud and security issues, and it also means cryptocurrency platforms will need to have internal dispute resolution ...

Actuaries Institute makes proposal to close advice gap

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
... institutions and digital solutions." Additionally, it said a broader framework is needed than what currently exists. "Current regulation tends to treat all advice as equally complex, failing to distinguish between simple guidance and comprehensive planning," ...

M&A makes rebound, creating higher-value deals: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
... conditions stem from major banks nearing the end of leadership changes or making progress on major technology programs. Regulation has also become "less of an issue" since the Royal Commission, while rising interest from private equity funds is becoming ...

APRA updates governance framework

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has provided an update on its consultation to modernise the prudential framework on governance for superannuation trustees, banks and insurers. In March, APRA proposed eight measures to update its ...

'We have entered a new economic era': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... offset many of the negatives," Yeaman said. "Higher productivity can offset the drag from increased trade barriers and regulation and materially boost government revenue. New technology has the potential to dramatically cut the cost of the net zero transition ...

Super risks continue as advice gets all clear

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has released its Systemic Issues Insights Report for the second half of FY25. The report highlighted that delays in processing superannuation rollovers and withdrawals remain a recurring systemic ...

Super funds to double UK, EU investments over next decade

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... Williams said to unlock the full potential of this capital, the UK and Europe will require policy settings that streamline regulation, accelerate planning and ensure predictable frameworks in key sectors. Australia has grown to be the fourth-largest ...

ART names new chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... 2024 and is currently chair of the risk committee. Rowell previously held senior roles with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority for over 20 years, including 10 years as an executive board member and deputy chair. Fraser said, as he prepares ...

Feature: Compliance | Passing the buck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... reinforce trust in Australia's wealth management and superannuation industries, confirming the value of strong regulation and the mandate for super funds to act in members' best interests," he said. "While it is essential that those who misled ...