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Government consults on discretionary trust tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... withholding tax applies." Treasury will also use this opportunity to re-define discretionary trust, as the current tax framework defines discretionary trusts by exclusion, which provides "greater tax planning opportunities" than other types of trusts. ...

SMSFA backs review of ATO's regulatory approach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... Office's regulation of self-managed super funds, describing it as a timely opportunity to assess whether the regulatory framework remains fit for purpose as the sector surpasses $1 trillion in assets. The ANAO performance audit will examine the effectiveness ...

ASFA makes suggestions for performance test overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... has called for the federal governments annual superannuation performance test to be modernised, arguing the current framework is discouraging long-term investment assets such as housing, infrastructure and renewable energy. The comments come as Treasury ...

SS&C to accept digital cash for tokenised investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... inject some $24 billion to Australia's economy. Earlier this year, the government swiftly passed the Digital Assets Framework Bill, requiring digital assets providers to obtain an Australian financial service licence (AFSL). Swyftx was the latest to ...

ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... technology. In his new role, Collins will lead the sector's work on the Superannuation Cyber and Financial Crime Coordination Framework (SC3), and coordinate responses to cyber threats, scams and financial crimes. "This is an important and growing area ...

Netwealth expands Morgan Stanley mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
... functionality on its platform, as well as expanding its broader private wealth offering, service model and governance framework. The tailored solution for Morgan Stanley will provide a single technology, execution and administration platform for listed ...

ASIC sheds light on voluntary administration outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
... administration reviewed. ASIC commissioner Kate O'Rouke said the report provides the strongest evidence yet of how the insolvency framework is operating in practice. "The review provides a stronger evidence base for understanding how voluntary administrations ...

WT Financial bets on scaling advice practices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... central to WTL's network. Our focus remains on supporting high-quality advice practices through our four pillars framework - pricing confidence, capacity building, lead flow, and enterprise value and succession." Cullen noted rather than being just ...

ASIC pushes to bolster competitiveness

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
ASIC has brought together market and financial services leaders in a push to bolster competitiveness in Australia's capital markets. This comes after new research found Australia needs to move quickly or be left behind as other jurisdictions adopt financial ...

Stablecoins a key to instant access to global credit markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
As the world enters a digital age, digital assets like stablecoins are not only opening doors for assets like private credit funds that were exclusive to institutional investors, but also a debt universe that is no longer limited to the domestic market ...