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FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... rent, and then extra if you need care, so we like that, because it's a bit like residential and there's less regulations involved," Truong says. Truong points out, now is a great time for investors as there is a huge wave of demand surging in ...

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations that ban the use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance, which come into effect on October 8. The draft regulations under Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life ...

CALI calls for government to help fund CSLR

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... DBFO reforms, stating that they need "holistic" approach when assessing these reforms without applying unnecessary regulations.

ASFA expands technical implementation service

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "AIP has long supported important work like SuperStream, the Division 296 tax regulations and Payday Super. But the message from funds and administrators is clear: more support is needed through the regulatory change ...

Cbus calls for mandatory insurance warnings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... The call is part of the fund's submission to the federal government's superannuation advertising ban draft regulations. Cbus said it supports clear limitations on which superannuation products can be presented during onboarding, as well as the ...

Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... said. She added the current environment of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing changes to tax and super regulations reinforces the need for personalised advice. Nearly 59% of generation X said they plan on leaving their benefactors' adviser ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... longer stacks up now there are fee protections on small super balances." SMC has recommended the government amend the regulations to remove the exclusion for domestic cleaners, housekeepers and nannies who work fewer than 30 hours a week, ensuring domestic ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... she said. "It is critical that the Life Code reflects the needs of our customers, keeps pace with changing laws and regulations, and is practical and easy to understand." Kell is urging stakeholders to provide feedback on the interim report by May 8 ...

Div 296 requires fixing before finalisation: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
Industry bodies have raised concerns over the drafted Division 296 regulations, warning the current design could create unnecessary complexity, higher compliance costs and unfair outcomes. The bill passed the Parliament last month, and was followed ...

Superannuation advertising ban consultation launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... begun consulting on banning the advertising of superannuation products when onboarding employees, releasing its draft regulations. When hiring new staff, Treasury is proposing that employers only show three types of superannuation products: the employee's ...
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