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Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... reached $34.8 billion, up 30% year on year. "During the quarter, Division 296 legislation received Royal Assent and became law, representing a structural shift in the taxation of superannuation balances above $3 million," GDG chief executive Grant Hackett ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... has reinforced Australia's safe-haven appeal, underpinned by a rare combination of political stability, strong rule of law and market transparency that consistently places it among the world's most liquid and accessible real estate markets," ...

ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... on it. "If someone on social media is promising easy money or guaranteed returns, there is a real risk they're breaking the law, and you could be the one who loses money." ASIC is also reminding licensees about their supervisory obligations when engaging ...

Addressing modern slavery risks more critical than ever: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

This year's Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference will help financial services professionals address modern slavery risk in portfolios, particularly as new laws propose entities should identify and take reasonable action ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

... threat" as well as prolonged administrative burden between advisers and super funds. "Financial advisers are recognised in the law as providers of taxation advice (Qualified Tax Relevant Providers) and therefore it is appropriate that they have access ...

ASIC to refresh financial market infrastructure guides

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... clearing and settlement (CS) facilities and derivative trade repositories. For ASIC and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the law meant having new powers to monitor, manage and respond to risks related to FMIs. For ASIC, this resulted in increased ...

ASIC issues roadmap for digital assets law reform

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... implementation timeline. Under the new regime, ASIC has been tasked with licensing and supervising the platforms and will enforce the law as required. As it prepares for the implementation, ASIC has released a roadmap for the new regime, including expected ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... said this was "an omission that can no longer be justified". The Senate Economics Legislation Committee is inquiring into the law which gives rise to the exclusion of part-time domestic workers. SMC has urged government to remove the exclusion. SMC analysis ...

Two fresh faces join legalsuper board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... April 1. They replace Mary Macken and Richard Flitcroft, who stepped down at the end of March. Saville was nominated by the Law Society of New South Wales, while Tucker represents the United Services Union. Saville is currently a partner at Mallesons ...

ASIC bans former adviser Rhys Reilly for 10 years

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Former financial adviser Rhys Reilly has been banned from working in financial services for 10 years for "serious misconduct" in which he flogged the First Guardian Master Fund in return for conflicted remuneration. ASIC's investigation into Reilly ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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