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Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... also given an 18-month period to comply with the new licensing and operational standards. However, Digital Economy Council of Australia chair Paul Derham told Financial Standard said while the DAP authorisation is "pretty well" understood, the authorisation ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... Senate yesterday, bans the use of predictive genetic test results when assessing a person's application for cover. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said it has long supported the responsible use of genetic test results to empower people ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... warned, saying trustees must revise their processes to avoid exploitation by super switching schemes. Speaking at the Law Council of Australia's Superannuation Lawyers Conference on Thursday, Kirkland emphasised the role trustees play in protecting consumers. ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... continues, global oil prices continue to take centre stage with Treasurer Jim Chalmers convening a special meeting of the Council of Financial Regulators to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, its potential implications for the Australians economy ...

AustralianSuper says no to leveraged gains, yes to stability

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
AustralianSuper independent chair Don Russell used his panel at the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) conference in Sydney to clarify the call to abolish the ban on superannuation funds from borrowing money or issuing debt. AustralianSuper ...

Fund manager red flags founders' massive pay packages

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... assets under management, actively pushing for fair and realistic pay structures. Speaking at this week's Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) Conference in Sydney, Emma Fisher, the deputy head of Australian equities at Airlie Funds Management ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... unequally distributed, which subsequently impacts wealth and intergenerational inequality. Research by the Australian Council of Social Services found the five highest earning electorates in Australia capture more than 20% of total CGT discount expenditure. ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... intelligence (AI) for insurance advice, underscoring the need for the government to deliver on its advice reforms, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said. Research by CALI found three in five Australians trust financial advice received from ...

TAL to create Pathways for simpler mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... exclusions despite the requirement to assess customer's individual circumstances from a report last year. Despite the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is now developing an industry action plan to address the exacerbating issue, DHCRC chief ...

Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... greater gender equality in company boards and executive teams, and serving as the current president of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors." Blakey said it feels like the right time to shift her focus to a board career. "Leading HESTA ...