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AIA Australia rolls out TPD CORE

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... client's experience of pain and fatigue symptoms. AIA said these requirements are designed to provide greater transparency, consistency and confidence at claim time. TPD CORE officially launched for retail customers on August 31. It is designed to ...

CEDA warns migration cuts will have economic spillover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... benefits that come from any level of immigration is a challenging task. "As the debate on immigration policy continues, transparency around what these trade-offs look like and how they will be managed needs to be the starting point for policymakers," ...

APRA hits 12 super options with failed grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... improving outcomes for members. "We acknowledge and understand the importance of the performance test in providing transparency for members. It does not affect the security of members' savings, and our Balanced Growth MySuper product remains open ...

Macquarie board rejects KPMG as auditor

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... clear reminder that the consequences of our past failings are real. Rebuilding trust will require sustained action, transparency and time. I am committed to leading this change with honesty, transparency and urgency. "I recognise that this news will ...

CSC tests waters on digital assets with Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... including tokenisation, digital assets, and enhanced digital cash capabilities, while exploring opportunities to improve transparency, operational efficiency, and connectivity throughout the institutional investment processes. The organisations also ...

FSC raises the bar for PC managers with fresh standards

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... expectations across governance and accountability, valuations, liquidity and leverage, conflicts of interest, fee and income transparency and investor disclosure. Once effective, FSC members under the criteria will be required to consistently apply valuation ...

Trustees, platforms, cyber risk under APRA spotlight

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... superannuation Performance Test and Comprehensive Product Performance, other than saying the package remains "an important transparency and accountability mechanism." "We continue to work with government on potential future revisions to the Performance ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... penalties under the Superannuation Industry Supervisory Act, sending a clear signal that members deserve security, transparency and accountability from those entrusted with their retirement savings." Furthermore, MIS providers can expect tougher restrictions ...

Briefcase names head of growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... advisers to tailor portfolios around each client's tax position, preferences and constraints while retaining transparency and direct asset ownership. Meanwhile, Hasten said the business' approach on portfolio construction without being tied to ...

A tough year for high-duration bond investors: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... prolonged energy-driven inflation." Notably, Morningstar has implemented a new ratings methodology, aiming to improve transparency and ratings stability, resulting in some changes in its gradings. Over the period, the pillar ratings for 10 strategies ...