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Revolution private credit trust to launch on ASX

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... crucial component of diversified portfolios, this trust offers investors a compelling solution," he said. Investors can apply for $2 for one unit to raise a minimum of $150 million, with a maximum of $400 million. Proceeds of the offer will be invested ...

ATO bares teeth at dentists pushing early super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... commissioner, which can attract severe penalties," said ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig said, adding the same penalties will apply to health practitioners involved. While dental work makes up the lion's share of medical-related early release ...

ASIC turns spotlight on direct life sales

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
... assurance processes, and by linking sales staff pay to compliance and customer satisfaction measures. Insurers must also apply consistent quality standards to retention calls and streamlining cancellation processes, ensuring clear criteria for identifying ...

Account number issue causes angst, undue admin work: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
Flaws in Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) Tranche 1 has inundated financial advisers with angst and more administrative work thanks to confusion surrounding account number inclusion in consent forms, according to the Financial Advice Association ...

New Challenger IM notes seek to raise $350m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
... About 3.5 million of unsecured, deferrable, redeemable, floating rate notes will be issued. Under the offer, investors can apply for a face value of $100 per note. The offer aims to raise a minimum of $200 million, with the ability to raise up to a maximum ...

FAAA expands specialist education programs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... Applications are open until August 29; the FAAA also welcomes those in other specialised fields relevant to financial advice to apply. While there is no fee to apply, successful applicants will pay a one-off fee of $5000 (ex GST). Courses with less than ...

First Super reduces admin fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... Finally, the fund is also introducing a one-off processing fee of $199 on all KiwiSaver transfers. The fee, which will also apply from September 1, "will help us maintain a high standard of service for all KiwiSaver members," First Super said.

Treasury launches consultation on CSLR breaching sub-sector levy caps

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
Treasury today launched a consultation on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), considering options on how to deal with estimates that have drastically exceeded sub-sector levy caps. Released late Friday, the consultation paper is seeking feedback ...

Special feature: Shaping private markets

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
Custodians are stepping up as regulators target super funds' $3.5 trillion private asset rush. Australia's super funds face mounting scrutiny over their rapid shift into private markets, as concerns grow about transparency, valuations and liquidity ...

ASIC loses appeal against Finder Wallet

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... continues to highlight the ongoing difficulties in regulating products relating to crypto assets. "A range of Australian laws apply to entities giving advice, dealing, providing insurance, or providing other intermediary services for crypto assets that ...