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Treasury floats changes to banking, estate payment limits

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2026
... the sector more efficient and dynamic," treasurer Jim Chalmers said. "The increase to the covered bond cap will support greater access to stable and diversified funding sources for Australian banks. The Council of Financial Regulators' Review into Small ...

Government seeks EOI from experts for financial innovation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
... strengthen collaboration between government and industry across Australia's financial system and help to identify where greater cooperation can support innovation and improve policy, regulatory and market outcomes. Up to nine industry leaders and ...

AustralianSuper rolls out new investment data platform

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
... while improving the consistency of information used across its operations. The platform also provides a foundation for greater automation and analytics, with the fund able to introduce new capabilities without creating separate data sources or adding ...

GDG sales hit record as FUM grows 29%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
... net sales hit a new high of $427 million. The result reflects adviser demand for tax effective investment solutions and greater use of investment bonds in long-term wealth and retirement planning. Generation Life captured 59% of industry investment bonds ...

Magellan sheds name, enters new focus as Barrenjoey

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
... financial group operating across multiple market segments," Magellan chair David Gonski told the AGM. The group announced a greater emphasis on growing its corporate finance and financial markets divisions, which collectively earn 70% of total revenue ...

ASIC ups thresholds for NTA requirements

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
... the indexation factor for the indexation year. The rules state that licensees must hold NTAs at all times equal to the greater of $150,000 or, for amounts of up to $5 million being 0.5% of the average value of total assets, or 10% of the licensees average ...

Rent stress threatens retirement security

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
... although some current recipients would lose eligibility. Expanding assistance to more low-income renters could provide greater relief, but a scenario involving a 25% funding increase would cost an estimated $1.3 billion. Actuaries Institute chief executive ...

Brighter Super changes up investment, insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... ago - a saving of more than 30%," Brighter Super chief executive Kate Farrar said. "The mergers have helped us deliver greater efficiencies and better value, while continuing to invest in the support members need. With household budges under pressure ...

Australia's retirement system receives first A-grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... alongside the continued maturation of the super system. This includes the legislated objective of superannuation and a greater focus across the industry on retirement income and decumulation. Australia scored 80.6 on the index, up from 77.6 on the prior ...

Channel Capital wins distribution mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
... investments," Yeo said. "Channel's strong position in the Australian market makes it a valued partner to help bring greater awareness and support education, access and long-term adoption of secondaries strategies." EQT global wealth solutions Asia ...