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Increases coming for veterans' superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... this is largely due to the revised valuation of the unfunded liability for the military superannuation schemes by the Australian Government Actuary. The amount of money being spent on the Age Pension is also expected to increase. Payments related to ...

Equity Trustees hit with additional licence conditions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has imposed additional licence conditions on Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited (ETSL) to address concerns relating to its investment governance frameworks and practices, including oversight ...

Australian Ethical appoints chief risk officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... officer in November. Australian Ethical chief executive John McMurdo said: "We are thrilled Natalie will be joining the Australian Ethical team. Natalie is a highly experienced risk and compliance professional within our sector, and her role will be ...

Sequoia expects earnings hit from Shield, First Guardian

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... savings at significant risk. In August, Sequoia was already dealing with $22 million worth of complaints lodged with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) with respect to Shield and First Guardian. Sequoia, instead, is counting on superannuation ...

Centrepoint Alliance expects core profit to top guidance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... the launch of IconiQ is a key strategic growth initiative with the objective of diversifying revenue, entering the Australian platform market which is estimated to hold $1.1 trillion in funds under administration. Earlier this year, it entered into an ...

ASIC welcomes support for simplifying guidance on conflicts of interest

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... may be subject to international obligations or standards on conflicts management. While we check compliance with the Australian conflicts management obligation and AFS licence conditions, we may also consider how your international obligations inform ...

Mulino wants PII to step up to make CSLR sustainable

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... adequate compensation arrangements means that the vast majority of licensees hold PII policies. Demand for PII in the Australian market is therefore largely inelastic," the paper read. "As of 20 November 2025, there were over 6400 AFSL holders with over ...

Natixis bolsters distribution leadership

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... firm's commitment to deepening relationships with researchers and consultants - a segment of growing importance in the Australian wholesale ecosystem. He brings a depth of understanding of this landscape and a genuine commitment to strong partnerships." ...

ASX to undergo 'circuit breaker' reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... accountability, investment, and stewardship to increase confidence, and meet the expectations of the market and the Australian public. This package is a circuit-breaker," Longo said. "Many of the problems the report identifies took years to develop ...

ASIC suspends MW Planning AFSL over missing responsible manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
ASIC has suspended the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of MW Planning, a subsidiary of MWL Financial Group, after it failed to appoint a new responsible manager. The AFSL is suspended until 8 June 2026. ASIC said MW Planning failed to fulfil ...