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Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
New data shows more self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are rapidly adopting digital assets in their portfolios, but SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it isn't a worry to him if all entities remain compliant under their respective ...

Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has teased the release of the superannuation performance test reforms, saying they should be expected "in the coming days or weeks". While Chalmers did not say what the reforms will be, he was clear about what he does not want ...

HUB24 sees $4bn net inflows, advances HTFS takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
HUB24 has reported strong Q3 results delivering platform net inflows of $4 billion, up 9% on the prior corresponding period (pcp) when excluding large migrations. Platform funds under administration (FUA) as at March 31 was $127.8 billion, up 25% on ...

ASIC issues roadmap for digital assets law reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
ASIC said it will be issuing new regulatory guidance and set out certain operations standards as it prepares to implement new laws which will bring digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenised custody platforms (TCPs) under the financial services licensing ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
A new standard from the Financial Services Council aims to strengthen governance practices across superannuation platforms, including limiting unadvised members to simpler investments, enhancing due diligence of options, and greater oversight of advisers ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Treasury is tightening the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia. The draft law broadens and clarifies the definition of Taxable Australian Real Property (TARP) and introduces a definition ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... circumstances so that we can arrange additional support to help you should you need this." Kell wrote the overarching principle in the code should be for insurers to treat every customer interaction with the potential for vulnerability in mind, particularly ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... than previously seen, adding the pattern is becoming familiar with the "boy who cried wolf", exacerbated by the TACO principle - the concept that "Trump Always Chickens Out". "Yet while it may be tempting for investors to look through Trump's threats ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," Trump wrote. The threats have experts questioning whether markets can rely on the TACO principle - the concept that "Trump Always Chickens Out". deVere group chief executive Nigel Green said the fixation on whether "TACO" ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... court will award that child money if you completely exclude them," Williamson says. Public policy in law refers to the principle that courts may invalidate contracts, transactions, or actions that harm the public good, safety or morals. "The courts don't ...