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Treasury seeks feedback on foreign investment reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... environment. The discussion paper seeks stakeholder views on emerging issues and invites feedback on the government's policy objectives and proposed options to continue the government's foreign investment streamlining and strengthening agenda. ...

Unclaimed super pot hits $19bn: ATO

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... Labor's execution is anything but. Once again, we're seeing a rushed, reckless and poorly planned rollout of a policy that risks creating chaos for small businesses right across the country," deputy leader of the opposition Ted O'Brien said. ...

Government's rush to implement Payday Super is 'reckless': Coalition

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... Labor's execution is anything but. Once again, we're seeing a rushed, reckless and poorly planned rollout of a policy that risks creating chaos for small businesses right across the country," O'Brien argued. "The Coalition stands ready to support ...

APRA tackles 'weak demand' for longevity products in second consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
APRA has launched a second round of consultations on the capital framework for longevity products in a bid to tackle the "weak demand" for such products including annuities. The prudential regulator has released several proposals in the next stage of ...

Strategic partnerships focus for global family businesses: Deloitte

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... family member for the Canadian business established in 1987. Almost all businesses surveyed have a profits distribution policy, with 62% distributing profits to shareholders regularly and 34% doing so occasionally based on performance. Around 35% of ...

FEATURE: Fund admin | Tight Ship

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
At any given opportunity, policymakers and industry leaders love to boast about Australia's 'world-class' $4.3 trillion superannuation system. While investments and performance have been impressive and the system has taken the pressure off the government ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... decision will be made within six months of the date the claim was received, or the end of any waiting period specified in the policy. Meanwhile, a decision will usually be handed down within two months for income protection claims. For most Australians ...

'We have entered a new economic era': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... update. "Things that have been disdained in recent decades are back on the table, including conflict, sanctions, industry policy, tariffs and restrictions on investment and exports," Yeaman said. "This is a deep structural change, not a temporary Trump ...

AustralianSuper pumps $1.1bn into fresh UK investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2025
... announcement comes as AustralianSuper joins with the UK government and other institutional investors, superannuation funds and policy makers at the Australian Superannuation Misson to the UK on October 20 and 21. The mission aims to foster innovation ...

Super funds to double UK, EU investments over next decade

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... Mandala's senior adviser Nick Williams said to unlock the full potential of this capital, the UK and Europe will require policy settings that streamline regulation, accelerate planning and ensure predictable frameworks in key sectors. Australia has grown ...