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ASFA expands technical implementation service

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... for every single member of an APRA-regulated super fund," Delahunty said. "Regulatory change does not finish when legislation or guidance is published. That's where the most complex and costly work begins. "We're excited to be able to support ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
A Senate Economics Legislation Committee report released this week expressed in principle support for paying super on every dollar earned, including removing the existing 30 hour per week threshold that currently applies to under 18 workers. Under current ...

Major UK pension reforms passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
The UK has passed legislation requiring pension schemes to prove they're delivering value for money or face consolidation and enables automatic merging of multiple pension pots. The Pension Schemes Bill was passed into law on Wednesday, which will kickstart ...

Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... in as net inflows. FUM for Evidentia 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," ...

ASIC to refresh financial market infrastructure guides

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... administrators. Under RG 172, ASIC proposes changes to how overseas entities should be licensed. This is so it reflects the legislation "for determining whether 'a financial market has a material connection with this jurisdiction', as introduced ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... excluded from guaranteed super. SMC 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 ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
Treasury is seeking feedback on draft legislation that would give the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) stronger regulatory powers and enable greater sanctions. The draft legislation proposes to introduce criminal penalties for unregistered tax return preparers ...

Former super fund chief to steer new fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... billion in funds under management and 250,000 members. Palmer also led the One Fund reform, which saw Western Australian legislation amended to allow former public sector workers to continue contributing to GESB. He has been replaced by GESB chief investment ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
Digital assets providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under new legislation. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... offences for non-compliance which will be regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. This legislation will make a meaningful difference to people's lives." Australian life insurers welcomed the passage, saying the new law will ...