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Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... certificate, she said. For many people in receipt of defined benefits, Heffron noted that the new approach will mean a substantial change to their total super balance versus amounts previously reported. "One important transitional rule in these regulations ...

ASIC considers changes to net asset requirements

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... under the concessional NTA requirement," the consultation paper said. "We are also seeking feedback on whether we should change the liquidity component and the appropriate transition period for any increase to the NTA requirement." Under the first option ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... no such position, having struggled to control stubbornly high inflation in the post-COVID era," Samuel said. "Much can change between now and the next meeting in May, however the RBA is clearly concerned about inflation expectations, and is for now focussed ...

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... the term "members" and begin referring to them as "customers" instead. Watson said while the sentiment may be the same, a change in terminology won't actually address the underlying issues. "It's not a question of 'customer' or 'member', to be frank. ...

AWAG appoints first head of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... highly regarded for his broad corporate insight and practical approach to supporting organisations navigating periods of change, including rapid growth, restructuring and improved financing and governance arrangements." Commenting, Mazengarb said he ...

Massive Acenda job cuts ire former staff

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... has initiated a formal dispute with Acenda over the company's failure to properly consult workers on major workplace change," the union said. FSU national president Wendy Streets ideally wants Acenda to provide transparency on the scale of job cuts ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

Treasury is proposing to overhaul the curriculum and learning outcomes for new entrants in financial advice, admitting that current requirements are "excessive compared to other professions". The new consultation proposes the pathway to becoming a financial ...

Super tax changes shake HNWs' retirement confidence: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... further 63% are dialling down the investment risk in their portfolios. On the actual changes themselves, 66% said the rules change too often and are hard to follow and, despite 84% of HNWs saying Australia has one of the best retirement systems in the ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... across a multi-location workforce. FEAL chair Brian Delaney said: "In a period marked by market volatility, regulatory change and heightened expectations, Jason delivered transformational change ahead of schedule while strengthening governance, transparency ...

AFCA expands scam-related complaints, publication rules

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

Expanding its jurisdiction, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will now publish the names of financial firms that do not meet determinations and investigate scam-related complaints involving receiving banks. AFCA now can publicise ...

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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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