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Big tech has "inconsequential" carbon emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... low-carbon investments by the world's most influential companies can mobilise at least US$1.3 trillion towards climate action. The research assessed 2000 of the most influential global companies including the likes of Alibaba and Volkswagen across ...

ASIC seeks feedback on updating financial reports relief guidance

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... where it may be able to grant prospective relief, while highlighting the areas the authority is unlikely to provide a no-action letter in the context of corporate restructuring following a merger or acquisition. The draft update also includes guidance ...

Trump 'playing with fire' over Fed indictment threat

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings. However, Powell gave a scathing statement, saying the action is less about his statement, and more an act of political pressure and intimidation from US President Donald Trump's ...

ATO to restrict travel over unpaid super obligations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... (DPOs) as part of a broader shift towards strengthening payment performance and debt collection. A DPO is an enforcement action available to the ATO to prevent certain persons with tax liabilities from leaving Australia without paying their outstanding ...

Super education leads to engagement, higher balances: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
A new survey shows that young Australians who are educated about superannuation are up to six times more likely to be engaged and take actions that improve their retirement savings. The survey of more than 1500 people compiled by the Super Members Council ...

Diversa hit with additional licence conditions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025
... including oversight of platform investment options made available to members. This comes in the wake of ASIC launching legal action against Diversa for its role in the collapse of the First Guardian Master Fund, in which $300 million of member money ...

Pump and dump conspirators sentenced

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025
... is an ongoing priority for ASIC to target activity that undermines market integrity. We will continue to take decisive action against those who attempt to manipulate the market, and we urge all investors to report any suspicious activity." Meanwhile ...

Productivity Commission makes 47 recommendations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
The government released the final reports of the Productivity Commission's five pillars of productivity inquiries - containing 47 recommendations to support productivity growth across five key areas of the economy. "Australia's productivity ...

Most read in 2025: Superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
From cyber breaches to mergers and increased regulatory action, there has been a raft of news surrounding the superannuation sector this year. Minimum standard services for super funds welcomed Treasurer Jim Chalmers and former Assistant Treasurer Stephen ...

Macquarie Securities to pay $35m for misleading data reporting

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
... Macquarie continues to invest in a broad range of programs to further improve systems and controls," it said. ASIC said its action against MSAL is part of its broader body of work addressing misconduct and failures to comply with regulatory obligations ...