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Vanguard Super head resigns

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2023
... Vanguard's planned superannuation offer. At the time of the product's launch in November last year, Lovett told Financial Standard that approximately 18,000 potential members had expressed interest in taking up the product, in addition to several ...

Government acts to regulate crypto assets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
Crypto asset licensing and custody reforms by the government are targeting subsets outside the financial services framework. In a joint statement, treasurer Jim Chalmers and assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones said ...

Inflation remains high priority in 2023: Treasurer

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
Battling inflation will be the main economic focus for the government this year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlined the government's "major priorities" during his address at the Chifley Research Centre Conference on Sunday and said its going to be a big ...

Mercer proposes superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
... system, encompassing both the Age Pension and superannuation, should enable most retirees to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living. However, the taxation of super in Australia is complex and inequitable, with current legislation serving to ...

AMP completes infrastructure equity business sale

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2023
... billion capital return program, and will strengthen our balance sheet," George said. As previously reported by Financial Standard, in April 2022, AMP confirmed it would sell Collimate's infrastructure equity business to DigitalBridge for $700 million. ...

APRA outlines 2023 super priorities

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
This year, APRA is focused on rectifying sub-standard practices, eradicating unacceptable performance, and influencing improved retirement outcomes. That's according to its 2023 supervision priorities, released today. It said it's all part of holding ...

Prime Super's general manager of investments departs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... for seven years, starting as its investment operations manager. She exited earlier this week. Speaking with Financial Standard, Prime Super chief executive Lachlan Baird said Kang is taking time off to travel and explore other opportunities. Meanwhile ...

FPA, SMSFA launch specialist pathway

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2023
... to FPA members holding the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, who will be exempt from completing the nine standard education modules. Instead, they will receive comprehensive learning materials and have access to optional virtual drop-in ...

CPA calls for regulatory reforms for NFPs, charities

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
In its latest pre-budget submission, CPA Australia has asked for the government to assist not-for-profits (NFPs) in building out their capabilities. To do so, the professional accounting body has suggested incentivizing small business and NFPs to access ...

Regulation should be balanced: Levy

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023
... institutions to provide advice, while also being in the best interest of consumers. Earlier this month, as reported by Financial Standard, a Treasury spokesperson indicated that industry can expect the Quality of Advice Review to be released in the coming ...