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Private credit under fire again, widespread failings persist

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2026
... persistent poor practices." Going forward, ASIC flagged increased scrutiny into the sector, soon releasing updated regulatory guides for managed funds to reflect additional requirements for private credit strategies. It will also further engage with ...

Private credit bodies issue investor protection guidelines

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2026
... has introduced new voluntary guidance aimed at strengthening lending practices, improving transparency and addressing regulatory concerns around investor protections. The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and its Alternative Credit ...

ASIC halts two private credit funds over PDS, Bathla disclosure concerns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
The corporate regulator has halted the sales of two funds by Angas Securities over concerns on the product disclosure statements not adequately disclosing the firm's financial position and one fund's exposure to the Bathla Group. The interim stop orders ...

Perpetual awards OTC reporting mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
... reflects our commitment to combining specialist expertise with scalable technology to support robust governance as regulatory requirements evolve." Meanwhile, Fund Recs chief executive Alan Meaney said: "We are pleased to support Perpetual Corporate ...

ASIC issues serious and final warning on lead generation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
Financial advice licensees risk losing their licence if they fail to adequately oversee lead generation arrangements, the financial regulator has warned. This comes after ASIC uncovered significant supervision gaps across firms referring consumers into ...

ASIC consults on foreign financial services provider changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
... fairly, but it is seeking ideas on its proposed scope, conditions and practical operation. ASIC also plans to publish regulatory guidance and provide an explanation of how providers can notify the regulator of the exemptions they intend to rely on under ...

APRA deputy chair defends super board tenure limits

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
APRA deputy chair David Bradbury has defended the regulator's proposed tenure limits for superannuation fund boards, saying good governance requires board renewal and fresh challenges. Speaking at the Australian Council of Trade Union Superannuation ...

Wikramanayake exits Macquarie, APRA slams 'serious' governance failure

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2026
... management and funding position for the bank, Macquarie boasted its financial position exceeds APRA's Basel III regulatory requirements. The banking unit's Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio was 12.9%, up from 12.8% from March, while its ...

Australian Ethical ups fees across most super options

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2026
... Australian Ethical said these are not increases to the investment management fees it charges. "They reflect the annual regulatory calculation of investment fees and costs incurred in managing the relevant investment option over the previous financial ...

PC targets business barriers to lift productivity

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2026
... remove barriers to growth and ensure skills and resources move towards their most productive uses. The report identified regulatory complexity as a key impediment, recommending more accessible guidance, expanded "tell-us-once" arrangements and improved ...