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CSLR a 'shared responsibility' for all AFCA members: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... deliberate negligence of their peers over which they have no control nor influence." Burgess has also called for the federal government to contribute. "The government is the only stakeholder that has the power to enact and affect the regulatory settings ...

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... said the GDP print was "hotter" than expected but said there are still challenges facing the economy. "The federal government still has a challenge on its hands regarding low productivity growth, with private business investment benign. This is not a ...

Schroder urges 'open dialogue' with government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
AustralianSuper chief executive Paul Schroder has warned that while superannuation funds may have the capital to invest in future infrastructure projects, the government should bear the risks. Speaking at the National Press Club, Schroder said the potential ...

Future Group calls on super funds to push for bold emissions target

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
Ahead of the federal government deciding on its 2035 emissions target, Future Group has called for a 75% reduction on 2005 levels, which it said could unlock $20 billion a year in capital investment. New scenario analysis from Deloitte Access Economics ...

Super funds should prompt members on death benefits: SCA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... had reported they have made a binding death benefit nomination. "Super Consumers Australia is calling on the federal government to undertake an independent review of how the super death benefit system is working," SCA said. "An independent review could ...

Anti-hawking exemption for advisers a 'silly carve out': SCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025
... consumers, erode super balances due to exorbitant fees, and jeopardise people's life savings. SCA is urging the federal government to prohibit unfair trading practices economy-wide, including for financial services, and pushing for an amendment to the ...

Younger Aussies want personalised financial advice: CALI

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... on track." CALI has advocated for more affordable, accessible financial advice, including the support of the federal government's introduction of a new class of adviser who can offer limited advice on life insurance products. Under current laws, life ...

Adviser exodus puts retirement savings at risk: CPA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... burdens. However, getting the right advice is only becoming harder to find and more expensive," he said. "The federal government must take action to help alleviate the burden of regulation and costs faced by advisers before the shortage becomes an irreversible ...

Prime Value expands microcap fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025
... strategy will be made accessible to retail investors for the first time under the new structure and name. The federal government canned the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP), which comprised three major visa streams that provided a pathway ...

Firms rebuffing AFCA determinations should be named: FAAA, professional bodies

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... ended on June 13, proposed changes to AFCA's rules to reflect a recent authorisation condition issued by the federal government and to improve the effectiveness, transparency, and efficiency of its complaint-handling processes. Since the CSLR was established ...