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Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... point of failure" while ignoring a "massive 'user journey' debt created by failing service levels, legacy data matching at the ATO, and a government-mandated performance test that is effectively ordering 12,400 victims and millions more to migrate". ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

"I think the odds are on our side." That was the message from Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the race for global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) gains historic pace. Anthropic is building the ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... deliberately shield assets from compensation are eligible." Victim-survivors will be able to apply to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), with appropriate safeguards, to identify any potential eligible superannuation prior to seeking access. Should ...

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... young Australians only have one account, and the value of outward rollovers corresponds to age specific median balances in ATO sample file data," SMC said. Even with the difference, both organisations said it is important for the industry to tackle the ...

SMSFs need to stay ahead of the regulatory curve: Nowinfinity

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... recontribution strategies in response to various life events. Meanwhile, from a regulatory perspective, Anderson said the ATO is anticipating better and more frequent reporting from SMSF professionals while ramping up scrutiny of the sector, with expectations ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... regulation," he said. There are currently 661,384 active SMSFs - the highest count to date - according to Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data. With more than $1.1 trillion in assets, SMSFs make up nearly one quarter of the total $4.5 trillion superannuation ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... transitions, parental leave etc)." Among these measures, the FAAA proposed providing professional advisers with access to the ATO portal and simplifying and enhancing the tax deductibility of advice. As the ASIC levy and Compensation Scheme of Last Resort ...

Government consults on victim access to child sex abusers' super

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... compensation to victims. Under the proposed legislation, victim-survivors will be able to apply to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to identify any potential eligible super prior to seeking access, it said. It would only apply to additional super ...

Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026

... strong belief that this tax will be expensive for individuals, superannuation funds, tax agents, financial advisers and for the ATO to administer, and will raise little net revenue when all these costs are considered," the submission said. As a solution ...

ASIC acts against 28 SMSF auditors

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026

... accounting services, unless the services are "routine or mechanical". However, a 2025 review by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) indicated that up to 800 SMSF auditors may still be performing in-house audits, ASIC said. Meanwhile, John Couroyannis ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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