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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations. Some of the recommendations included the AOFM implementing a lower liquidity buffer and continuing its ...

ASIC cancels Trive Financial's AFSL as review into CFDs continues

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of contracts for difference (CFD) issuer Trive Financial Services Australia, after determining the company was no longer carrying on a financial services business in Australia. The ...

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... fund ratings and analysis, up-to-date market insights and sector commentary, and tools to align product selection and regulatory obligations. "This is an acknowledgement of our market-leading investment research offering, the extensive specialist experience ...

FAAA urges insolvency crackdown to curb soaring CSLR costs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... Productivity Commission's consultation on reducing barriers to business dynamism, with the FAAA urging policymakers to balance regulatory efficiency with appropriate consumer protection.

Government consults on discretionary trust tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
The government is consulting on the minimum tax on discretionary trusts set to come into effect 1 July 2028. Announced during the 2026 Federal Budget, Treasury is now seeking industry feedback on the incoming tax around the expanded rollover relief ...

SMSFA backs review of ATO's regulatory approach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... Taxation Office's regulation of self-managed super funds, describing it as a timely opportunity to assess whether the regulatory framework remains fit for purpose as the sector surpasses $1 trillion in assets. The ANAO performance audit will examine ...

ASIC consolidates compliance rules for platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... also undertook further targeted consultation on the instrument before finalising it. "We will update our guidance in Regulatory Guide 148 Platforms that are managed investment schemes and nominee and custody services (RG 148) to reflect the new instrument ...

EQT to acquire Australian parking technology provider

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
... Zealand and the United States, and investment in complementary technology products. The sale remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to complete by the end of 2026. EQT co-head of private capital Asia and head of the Mid-Market ...

ASIC sheds light on voluntary administration outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
ASIC has published its first comprehensive review of voluntary administration (VAs) and deeds of company arrangement (DOCAs). The review found the restructuring process continues to play an important role for larger and more complex businesses, while ...

Super funds to reap returns from $2.2bn biotech exit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
... close in the second half of 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. "Building biotech companies from early-stage concepts into medicines that improve patients' lives takes time, conviction ...