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ASIC narrows in on private market investments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said the corporate regulator is focused on driving consistency and transparency around super fund investments in the private market. "We have an ongoing dialogue with APRA's work around the valuation of unlisted assets ...

Chalmers unveils new superannuation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... Australians to make the most of their superannuation through more trusted information, better products and greater transparency," he said. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty welcomed the reforms saying they represent a step forward in ensuring Australians ...

Treasury consults on beneficial ownership disclosure reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024
... second consultation relating to its plans to implement a public beneficial ownership register, aimed at increasing transparency around who actually owns, controls or profits from companies. The first stage is focused on listed companies, and following ...

Size of super industry on ASIC's radar

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024
... question? One element is in terms of... financial disclosures," Constant said. "We're very practical... we think about transparency and what is in the system. "This year we have expanded responsibilities in terms of looking at financial reporting and ...

FCA changes bonds, derivatives transparency rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new transparency rules for bonds and derivatives markets and wants to expand payment options for investment research used by institutional investors. The regulator said it is making changes to the ...

ACCC urges parliament to pass new merger laws

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2024
... their obligations, the timeframes they can expect, and other key aspects of the process. It will also provide greater transparency and opportunity to comment on transactions before the ACCC for the wider community, including consumers and small businesses." ...

Cole puts funds on notice as expenditure data is revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
... ASFA Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said while this level of transparency is "unique" it has been welcomed by the super industry. "The data released today goes some way to illustrate the complexity ...

MUFG brings Proxymity to Australian clients

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2024
... institutional investors," McKenna said. "This partnership aligns us with global best practices through increased transparency and efficiency, empowering our clients to navigate meeting complexities with greater confidence and agility."

APRA questioned on super performance test

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
... number of products failing the performance test is decreasing," he said. "As part of our ongoing efforts to improve transparency in superannuation, in October APRA released a package of performance metrics and insights for 876 MySuper and Choice products ...

Dinimus appoints new head of distribution

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... Credlin's leadership will enable the firm to executive its growth strategy while maintaining a level of service and transparency investors expect. Commenting on his appointment, Credlin said he is excited to join Dinimus at a pivotal time in the ...