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Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
The government has opened consultation on a review of corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia to ensure they are working to effectively protect whistleblowers. The consultation also considers financial incentives for whistleblowers. Currently the ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... funds, arguing the costs should remain with the sectors responsible for consumer harm. In a submission to Treasurys consultation on CSLR reforms, the industry body said the scheme was established as a genuine last resort compensation mechanism and designed ...

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... insurance cover and if the insurer uses protected genetic information to refuse the offer of a cover. AFCA's consultation period ends on June 26.

'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... members," Equity Trustees said. "We welcome the reform of MISs and their REs that was the subject of Treasury's first consultation and ASIC's consultation in respect of the net tangible asset capital requirements for REs." Equity Trustees added that ...

ASIC moves to extend managed investment scheme relief measures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... including specific questions relating to the Horse Schemes Instrument, with submissions due by 24 June 2026. The consultation comes as ASIC continues to broaden efforts to streamline and modernise elements of the financial services regulatory framework ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... financial adviser, the FAAA explains in its submission to the CSLR reform options to support the ongoing sustainability consultation that recently wrapped up. "Thus, at present the MIS sector makes no contribution to resolving consumer harm that its ...

Cbus pushes for lead generator ban

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... masquerading as genuine financial advice," he said. The fund has lodged a submission to the federal government's consultation on curbing lead generation activity, calling for both a ban on superannuation lead generation and restrictions on purchasing ...

Tokenisation could inject $24bn annually: Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... the RBA's own settlement infrastructure, is fit for purpose." Stonham said the continued research and industry consultation will be key to the success in expanding the capability across the broader financial markets. Meanwhile, chief executive of ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... change," said Carlsson. "While mandatory climate reporting is pre-occupying corporates, the government is undertaking consultation in relation to the Modern Slavery Act, with potential changes to the Act in the future." A new report from the Migrant ...

Law blocking abusers hiding super assets passes parliament

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... "misuse the super system to put themselves beyond the reach of justice.". ASFA said it worked with Treasury during consultation and advocated for stronger powers allowing regulators to secure offenders' super assets before notification, preventing funds ...