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Wealth groups tap operations leads

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... initiative to improve the operational structure and unify the oversight of the firm's product development, operations, compliance, and client service functions. In his expanded role, he will ensure effective execution across business units while ...

Rest pilots Payday Super tech, moves to implement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... next steps to roll out the platform in the coming months." Wrkr, which is an ASX-listed provider of digital workforce compliance services, will continue to work with Rest and MUFG Retirement Solutions on the implementation. "We're delighted to have completed ...

Firms rebuffing AFCA determinations should be named: FAAA, professional bodies

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... thousands of complaints from paid representatives each year, they said it would be helpful to understand the scale of non-compliance with requirements and an estimate of the number of paid representatives who are operating without the necessary AFCA ...

ASIC takes action on Australian Fiduciaries

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
... while ASIC continues its investigation. Australian Fiduciaries failed to lodge audited financial statements or audited compliance plan reports for its registered managed investment schemes for the 2024 financial year and for the first half of FY25. ASIC ...

Fin365 to build one-stop-shop for financial firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025
... outsourcing is rapidly evolving. "While demand for traditional outsourcing roles such as administration, paraplanning, and compliance remains strong, we're seeing even faster growth in the need for technology and data-focused roles," Hall said. "Outsourcing ...

Super funds to take stock of information security controls

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... in April have been instructed to undertake a "special purpose engagement," as APRA asks all trustees to review their compliance with Prudential Standard CPS 234 Information Security. After some super funds were targeted by cybercriminals in April, the ...

Regulators note advances in life insurers' practices

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... materials, though has since noted progress. The regulators said life companies need to strengthen their risk management and compliance assurance around re-rating practices, which it noted led them to revisiting past premium increases, and where premiums ...

ASIC grants no-action on deficient advice fees consent

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... not accept further fees, ASIC said. However, relying on it does not prevent the OFA from terminating due to its non-compliance. "Superannuation trustees should review their processes for the oversight of advice fee deductions and ensure that any written ...

AIOFP, FAAA encouraged by first meeting with Mulino

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... priorities were the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), Life Insurance Framework (LIF) and rationalisation of the compliance regime. AIOFP executive director Peter Johnston said: "We were all impressed with the Minister's knowledge of our ...

iCapital hires Insignia exec to open office

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... that handles the traditionally complex operational requirements of private markets investing, including due diligence, compliance and reporting. Edwin Chan, head of client solutions for Asia-Pacific at iCapital, said Australia represented "a significant ...