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A strong super system cushions the economy: ISA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2022
... plays out in the market, is a matter of empirics, but we want to make sure that there aren't aspects to our super regulation that impede investment in venture capital that would otherwise occur." Equally, just because developing accurate indices ...

Remediation bills revealed amid call for levy freeze extension

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
Six of the largest financial institutions have paid or offered a total of $3.6 billion in compensation to consumers over fees for no service and non-compliant advice. The new stats come as the Financial Planning Association of Australia calls for an ...

Crypto asset reforms underway: Treasurer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 AUG 2022
... Chalmers, Jones and Leigh said. "Australians are experiencing a digital revolution across all sectors of the economy, but regulation is struggling to keep pace and adapt with the crypto asset sector." The government said the Australian Taxation Office ...

Monochrome obtains crypto asset AFSL

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
... crypto-asset class." "Providing these regulated and more secure rails means investors have a much higher degree of regulation when seeking this type of exposure, with both industry and investors emerging as winners."

ASIC research guides retail investment regulations

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... given they have become increasingly mainstream and are heavily advertised and promoted. There is a strong case for regulation of crypto-assets to better protect investors," Longo said. Research revealed that investors are using a range of online trading ...

AMP to return $1.1bn to shareholders

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... group's overall simplification and improvements in investment performance should see costs lowered. She also said regulation and industry change is a major challenge for the advice business, saying the group is engaging with government and other ...

What the QAR should focus on: MLC Life

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... provide it. MLC Life general manager for retail distribution partnerships Michael Downey said successive and ongoing regulation of risk advice is leaving too many Australians without protection, and therefore vulnerable to life events. "Extensive research ...

FSC analyses super, advice developments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2022
... the Life Insurance Framework, retention of the Australian Financial Services Licence and support for principles-based regulation were also other areas of alignment. Meanwhile, the FSC took aim at greenwashing, stating that greater consistent and accuracy ...

Portfolio holdings disclosure rules "feeblest on the planet": Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
A new report from Morningstar calls out the faults in the Portfolio Holdings Disclosure regulations, particularly as they pertain to unlisted, private equity and bond investments. The report's author, head of manager selection Grant Kennaway, says ...

KPMG spotlights super's biggest challenges

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUL 2022
... another item super trustees should consider in 2022. "As a result of persistent financial crime threats and evolving regulation and guidance, there is enhanced requirements for the board, senior management and compliance to have appropriate oversight ...