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LRBA ban raises questions as new details emerge

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... revelation suggests the scale of the market, and the impact of the ban, may not have been fully understood when the amendment was passed without consultation, AFIA said. As AFIA members do not represent the full market, the true figure is likely higher. ...

FEATURE | Retirement | A layer of confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... Innovative products In response to efforts to improve retirement outcomes, the government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Innovative Superannuation Income Streams) Regulations 2017 in July 2017, enabling super funds to provide innovative retirement ...

LRBA ban requires immediate clarity: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) is urging the government to provide immediate clarity and guidance with the upcoming change on the limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) access for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). The Australian government ...

Super the backbone of stressed financial ecosystem: APRA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has unveiled key findings from its inaugural system risk stress test (SRST), highlighting the resilience and stability of the financial market depends heavily on the superannuation sector. The SRST ...

Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... sector is currently gating nearly two million properties from first homebuyers. The Greens said it is supporting the amendment to ban SMSFs from accessing limited resources borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) with residential properties and aims to pass the ...

ASIC moves to preserve derivatives and securities relief framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
ASIC is seeking industry feedback on plans to remake four legislative instruments covering exchange-traded derivatives, securities transfers and securities lending arrangements, ahead of their scheduled sunset later this year. The regulator said the ...

ASIC puts private credit on notice ahead of EOFY

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
ASIC has put Australia's private credit sector on notice, calling on funds to ensure their June 30 asset valuations are current, accurate and grounded in realistic assumptions. The regulator expects all participants including boards, auditors, responsible ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... to heightened risks. In its submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee's inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1.) Bill 2026, the FAAA said the decision to leave superannuation untouched by the reforms has created a significant ...

ASIC to take 'balanced' stance on super advertising ban rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... at the point of hiring, with the aim of limiting undue influence on employees' fund choices under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Act 2026. The restriction does not extend to general public advertising. ...

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... test results in life insurance, which come into effect on October 8. The draft regulations under Insurance Contracts Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance) Regulations 2026 clarify how the ban applies to certain genetic predispositions. ...