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Government backs Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
The Federal Government has backed an overhaul of Australia's regulatory sandbox framework, agreeing to repeal the legislation underpinning the Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox (ERS) and replace it with a more flexible model designed to support financial ...

Three super funds fined for misleading investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... officially became part of Aware Super in April, stated on its website that its property option used a seven-year time horizon to set and measure its return objective and had a long-term strategic investment mix of 62.5% growth assets and 37.5% defensive ...

Diversa board backs chief executive pay rise, bonus amid First Guardian fallout

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... employment and his suitability for the role. "No," said Plant. ASIC sets the record straight Also appearing at the hearing, ASIC set the record straight on the regulator's investigation into Diversa's disclosure of trustee fees and other issues. ...

Perennial to close three responsible investment funds

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... targeting large-cap companies. IMPQ will be suspended on the ASX on October 2. It will settle its final trades on October 6 and is set to pay the final distribution on October 30. Perennial Partners executive director Anthony Patterson pointed to shifting ...

RBA consults on settlement infrastructure following Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is consulting on its Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System's role (RITS) to support settlement in a tokenised ecosystem that was explored through Project Acacia. The central bank said the project unearthed ...

Treasury launches minimum tax on discretionary trusts draft legislation

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
Treasury has released draft legislation on the minimum tax it is set to impose on discretionary trusts from 1 July 2028. A 30% minimum tax on certain discretionary trusts will apply and be payable by the trustee. Treasury is seeking feedback on several ...

APS appoints new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) has appointed a new chief executive, with current chief Judith Fiander set to retire in February 2027 after leading the organisation through a period of growth in structured philanthropy. Lisa George will succeed ...

Banned SMSF auditor sentenced for falsifying reports

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
Banned SMSF auditor Kirstian Convery has been sentenced to 60 hours of unpaid community work after pleading guilty to continuing to act as an auditor while disqualified and falsifying audit documents. Convery was convicted by the Melbourne Magistrates ...

ASIC and APRA move to streamline FAR

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
ASIC and APRA have begun consultation on proposed changes to the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR), with the regulators estimating the reforms could reduce reporting requirements for all accountable entities and about 4500 accountable people. The ...

Shaw and Partners refurbishes asset management unit, expands team

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... it has grown to become a substantial part of the group, dedicate more resources to it so it can have its own identity and set it up for future success," he said. As part of the move, three new starters joined Crabb's team in July. Julia Lee was recruited ...