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Government consults on superannuation objective laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
... any future changes to the superannuation system throughout both the accumulation and retirement phases." According to Treasury, the objective won't affect existing trustee obligations or how members money can be invested. Instead, it serves as a ...

IGR to spark fresh retirement income consultation

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2023
Treasury is expected to launch consultation focused on retirement spending and income configurations, to address concerns regarding the role of super funds in helping members transition to retirement. It follows the release of the 2023 Intergenerational ...

Treasury consults again on FFSP exemptions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2023
... opened fresh consultation on its plans to introduce new licensing exemptions to foreign financial services providers. Treasury has opened consultation on Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for Future Bills) Bill 2023: Licensing Exemptions for Foreign ...

Mayfair 101 calls for senate inquiry into ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023
... what triggered the regulator's investigation. Chester and Hempton previously worked together at the Department of Treasury in the 1990s. According to a timeline of events, less than 24 hours after the email was sent, an ASIC staff member drafted ...

UK government investigates sexism in financial services

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 JUL 2023
... careers should be marketed differently. In doing so, it's calling for international case studies for comparison. The Treasury Committee is calling for evidence of the obstacles faced by women working in or entering financial services. It is also looking ...

CSLR finally passes senate

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... legislation, with consumer advocates calling it a "historic moment" for Australians. Passing the senate on June 22, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort) Bill 2023, provides victims of financial misconduct ...

Pengana appoints leaders for private credit division

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... Throughout his tenure he held the roles of managing director, country treasurer for Citi Australia, and head of G10 markets treasury Asia Pacific. Pengana said Finkelstein has been tasked with oversight and management of its private credit manager portfolio ...

New inquiry targets audit sector following PwC scandal

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023
... months after it was discovered senior PwC partners shared information obtained during a confidential consultation with Treasury in relation to tax law changes. O'Neill explained as more information about the PwC Australia and PwC Global matter surfaces ...

Treasury to scrap advice admin burdens, boosts intra-fund advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUN 2023
... Australians simply got no advice." Stream Two expands super fund access to retirement income advice. "In the coming weeks, Treasury will work with industry to finalise the details for how these recommendations can be effectively implemented," he said. ...

Super funds consider future of PwC contracts

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... with the embattled management consultancy are keeping a watchful eye on developments. As reported by Financial Standard, Treasury has referred PwC to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for investigation. Australian Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy ...