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Super performance test, DBFO reforms coming: Government

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025

... enough that it can accommodate changing circumstances," he said. On the long awaited Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms, Mulino asked for patience as the government continues to work through complexities in enabling greater access to ...

Actuaries Institute makes proposal to close advice gap

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025

... affordability of HGA, the paper said government reforms will be essential. "The government's Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) package represents advice reforms that are potentially as significant as the Financial Services Reform (FSR) Act ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025

... accessible and affordable, he directly pointed to superannuation funds. As part of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms, NCAs will offer simple, personal advice. While they should be able to charge a fee, they should not be charging ...

Account number issue causes angst, undue admin work: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025

Flaws in Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) Tranche 1 has inundated financial advisers with angst and more administrative work thanks to confusion surrounding account number inclusion in consent forms, according to the Financial Advice Association ...

Mulino sits on Tranche 2 for now, grapples with complexity

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2025

... Daniel Mulino says releasing the next exposure draft for the "complex" second tranche of Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms is a top priority, but the financial advice sector should not expect it anytime soon. Mulino told the Financial ...

Rest calls for super performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025

... Government to unlock new ideas and build consensus on reform." Rest also called on the government to legislate the Tranche 2 DBFO reforms as soon as possible. Rest said the reforms will provide a pathway for funds to increase the scope and reach of financial ...

Advice bodies want efficiency, long-term solutions from Mulino

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025

... optimistic that critical reforms in the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) will be prioritised. Mulino was sworn in as assistant treasurer and minister for financial services on May 13, filling in ...

Reducing super tax cap to $2m 'a concern': FAAA

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025

... of Last Resort (CSLR); provide advisers access to the ATO portal; deliver effective Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms and implement a standardised fee consent form; instigate a financial services "razor-gang" to cut red tape; and support ...

FAAA calls for stronger consumer protections in advice reforms

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

... consumer protection in the provision of super nudges in its submission to Treasury on the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) Tranche 2 Part A draft legislation. The FAAA supports the government's goal of increasing access to financial advice ...

Licensees slash compliance spending: Survey

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

... thanks to a "tsunami of regulatory reforms wash over corporate Australia" such as Delivering Better Financial Outcomes 2 (DBFO), AML/CTF, Privacy and Digital Assets, he said. Under the re-elected Albanese government, industry bodies are calling for the ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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