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Mulino opens CSLR special levy consultation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
... 2026-27 special levy, including the operation of the first and second tiers of the waterfall and related levy allocation issues. "As this will be the first application of the waterfall framework, stakeholder feedback will help inform both the final 2026-27 ...

AI moves into the advice process

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
... immediate understanding of clients, including clients they haven't met yet," while receiving updates on activity, potential issues and opportunities. Ask Marloo allows advisers and support staff to query an entire client book and receive answers drawn ...

Stay up to date with regulatory compliance at the FAAA Congress

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
... to talk about the progression in complaints for First Guardian and Shield, as well as other key themes and new emerging issues from intriguing sectors like private credit. "It'll be two informative and detailed sessions with a lot of external speakers ...

Regulatory reform omnibus bill passage trims CSLR levy disallowance period, payouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2026
... particularly with First Guardian and Shield claims now starting to come through." However, Kee points to several unaddressed issues. "The $150,000 cap remains a huge issue, and we are continuing to fight for couples in SMSFs to be recognised as the individuals ...

Investors price more risk into listed private credit trusts: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... Financial Standard. "Some of the factors driving the declines are probably going to be more linked directly to some of the issues that have been reported in relation to those funds." ASIC has been scrutinising Australia's private credit sector, calling ...

Macquarie-led consortium acquires SI Solutions

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... continued service, with its engineers and technicians evaluating their remaining useful life, diagnosing equipment and system issues and supporting assets across their lifecycle. Its capabilities include stress, fatigue and materials analysis, non-destructive ...

New law tightens foreign resident CGT rules on Australian property assets

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... Australian renewable energy assets to 30 June 2040, which was previously 30 June 2030. Furthermore, it addresses controversial issues that stemmed from the PwC tax leaks scandal, and recommendations from an earlier review of the Tax Practitioners Board ...

Acclaim Wealth appoints head of distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... legal practice. Acclaim Wealth noted his legal background will provide additional insight into regulatory and governance issues impacting financial services businesses. Smith said he is excited to join Acclaim Wealth at an important stage in the company's ...

Shorter CSLR payout timeframe awaits major bill passage

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... period for CSLR levy instruments from 15 sitting days to five sitting days in each House of Parliament. One of the key issues is that currently, the period between the CSLR notifying the minister of a funding shortfall and receipt of funds can average ...

Diversa board backs chief executive pay rise, bonus amid First Guardian fallout

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... ASIC set the record straight on the regulator's investigation into Diversa's disclosure of trustee fees and other issues. This investigation relates to the possible misuse of members' money and the alleged series of undisclosed payments made ...