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Trump signs order to open 401(k)s to private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025

Citing better returns and diversification benefits, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, into 401(k) plans. The order calls for a review of the Department of Labor's guidance on ...

PC recommends switch to digital financial reporting

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025

... than $116 billion to Australian economic activity over the next decade. As a result, it recommended an approach to regulation that limits the risks that AI presents without stifling its growth potential. The PC said the government should check for gaps ...

HESTA snags Equip Super risk chief

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025

... more than 20 years' experience to the fold. Prior to Equip Super, Alford was stationed at the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for nearly a decade in various capacities, including manager of supervision and principal analyst. The announcement ...

Chalmers unveils Economic Reform Roundtable agenda

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025

... see Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood present on productivity and reform, and attendees will discuss better regulation and approvals; competition and dynamism across the federation; and AI and innovation. The final day will include a presentation ...

Productivity Commission recommends corporate tax cut

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025

... consultations for its inquiry, the PC heard that businesses have faced a growing regulatory burden over the past two decades. "Regulation is important, but over-regulation is a handbrake on growth. The government needs to cut through the thickets of ...

CALI launches review of Life Code

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025

... remains practical and easy to understand," CALI said. Kell brings more than two decades of leadership in financial regulation and consumer policy. He has served as deputy chair of both the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the ...

Special feature: Shaping private markets

ELIZABETH FRY | TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025

... the investment management component of the super fund, or the asset manager. The shift is driven by demand as much as regulation. Today's larger funds with substantial alternative allocations wield significantly influence, pushing for more frequent ...

Rest calls for super performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025

... and infrastructure," Rest said. The super fund added that the government should ensure that any future reform to the regulation of private markets does not unduly hinder participation in private markets by super fund investors. Rest also pointed to its ...

ASIC loses appeal against Finder Wallet

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025

... said the outcome reaffirms the company's compliance framework. "We understand and respect the importance of good regulation to protect consumers and we engaged openly and proactively with ASIC from the outset," Restuccia said. "We are delighted with ...

AI, corporate tax, skilled workers key to productivity: PC

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025

The Productivity Commission says the nation should adopt a "growth mindset" by embracing artificial intelligence (AI), boosting human capital and rejigging corporate taxes to boost static productivity levels. The report, Growth mindset: how to boost ...

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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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