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NZ Super Fund in court defeat over human rights issues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
New Zealand's High Court has ruled against the nation's super fund, finding some of its policies are "unreasonable and unlawful" in regards to how it treats companies accused of human rights breaches. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
Private markets have experienced significant growth in recent years, and investors are showing no signs of slowing down. Global private equity (PE) investment rose from US$1.8 trillion in 2024 to US$2.1 trillion in 2025, despite a decline in deal volume ...

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 ...

ASIC concerns over Interprac sale 'unfounded': Sequoia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... discussions with the ASX as to whether the sale of Interprac needs to be approved by Sequoia shareholders or not. Under ASX Listing Rule 11.2, a listed entity must seek the approval of shareholders where it is making a significant change that involves ...

Div 296 requires fixing before finalisation: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
Industry bodies have raised concerns over the drafted Division 296 regulations, warning the current design could create unnecessary complexity, higher compliance costs and unfair outcomes. The bill passed the Parliament last month, and was followed ...

Sale of Interprac raises eyebrows at ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... Planner was based on documentation leaked to the outlet. Further in its response to the ASX, Sequoia said the breach of listing rule 15.7 - which mandates that a listed entity must not disclose confidential information intended for the market to any ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury is proposing a barrage of reforms that will curb dubious lead generator and superannuation switching activities and make platforms more accountable for the products they offer members. The Enhancing member protections in the superannuation ...

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury has opened its long-awaited consultation on the sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and the best way for the industry to fund it. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino is seeking options on how the CSLR can ...

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 ...

ASX is 'compromised' and 'lacks aspiration': Final report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
The ASX Inquiry Panel has released a damning final report into the ASX, focusing on governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group. The panel conducted more than 140 stakeholder interviews, reviewed submissions ...