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China's comeback story has three core themes: Matthews Asia

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2026
After a few sluggish years, the Chinese government has identified several growth areas to turn its economy around, relying upon innovation in those sectors, according to Matthews Asia. Speaking to Financial Standard, Matthews Asia portfolio manager ...

ASIC consults on new digital asset laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2026
... investment and growth with maintaining the protections that Australians expect." The consultation is being developed by government in parallel to this process and is intended to enable the industry to see the future approach. The consultation is open ...

FEATURE | Governance | Stumping up

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... its due diligence process, its members would still have their money. The failure of these funds has also prompted the government to bring about reforms to prevent Australia's nearly $4.8 trillion savings pool from major consumer loss events in the ...

'Flawed' CSLR model needs to be redesigned: SMC

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
The latest proposal from the government to see super funds contribute to the Compensation Scheme as a Last Resort (CSLR) would force everyday Australians to fund failures which arose in unrelated high-risk financial services, the Super Members Council ...

Treasury consults shifting tax debts from victims to abusers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... longer need to engage the ATO's administrative processes when they are already before the courts," Rowland said. "This government is committed to breaking down barriers for victim-survivors, because our system should help them recover from family violence." ...

HUB24 boosts adviser engagement with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
... executive David Kane said: "The strategic partnership comes at an important point for Australia's retirement system, as government and regulators increasingly call for solutions that give Australians greater confidence and certainty in retirement." ...

Genetic testing ban takes effect for life insurance

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2026
Australians can access genetic testing without risking discrimination in life insurance under a new ban that took effect on October 8, with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) also updating its rules to handle complaints involving adverse ...

Two in three Aussies support super top-up for carers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2026
Two in three Australians support a government-funded superannuation top-up for people who take time out of paid work to care for children or other family members, according to new research. Conducted by YouGov for Australian Retirement Trust (ART) with ...

Minister's proposal to avert tariffs 'ill-advised': SMC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2026
... the idea reported today has not been raised with the superannuation sector, we would welcome a discussion with the government on it. Our sector is always on the lookout for new opportunities for funds to bring good financial returns home to Australian ...

ASA launches $250m social infra fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2026
... net leases indexed to annual inflation. The assets are operated by Equal Living Group and are designed for long term government funding programs including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). ASA Real Estate Partners managing partner Tim ...