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Government scraps inquiry into advice firm failures, Dixon Advisory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... committee advised the Senate it would not seek re-adoption of the inquiry and the Senate agreed. The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) said it is "deeply disappointing" the inquiry will not continue. "The decision to end the Inquiry seems ...

ESG labelling could 'destabilise' super system: RIAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is concerned a 'one-size-fits-all' ESG labelling regime would actually increase the risk of greenwashing. Earlier this month, the government commenced a consultation on the introduction of sustainable ...

Performance test review to allow funds to 'innovate'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty has welcomed the Treasurer's review of the superannuation performance test, saying modernising the test will provide the certainty and flexibility funds need ...

Local custody assets hit record $5.6tn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... HSBC's securities services division recording the largest jump. Statistics from the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) show total assets under custody held on behalf of Australian investors grew 2.9% to $5.6 trillion. This was largely on ...

Chalmers confirms super performance test changes are coming

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... areas like housing and other areas where there's clearly a national need." The announcement was welcomed by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). "The performance test is important for our sector; it works to keep funds accountable. ...

CareSuper adds three to investments team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... Potter and Merrill Lynch. She also currently sits on the Certification Assessment Panel for the Responsible Investment Association Australia. "We are fortunate to have Caroline, Matthew and Andrea on board. Their expertise will add enormous value to ...

Anti-hawking exemption for advisers a 'silly carve out': SCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... generators fall within the ACCC's remit and therefore a coordinated approach is required. However, Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson, who confirmed that the association did not ...

Leaders push for overseas skills recognition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
... unnecessary red tape, slow and confusing processes, and lack of accountability. This comes after the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) India in ...

ASIC to review RG97 to boost property supply

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... funds' housing investments look more expensive than they are. It creates an uneven playing field." Also responding, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty said such a reform is exactly the kind of change needed ...

Account number issue causes angst, undue admin work: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... work thanks to confusion surrounding account number inclusion in consent forms, according to the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA). Consent forms missing an account number has resulted in advisers submitting a substantial number of reportable ...