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Federal Budget delivers nothing on climate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
The 2022 Federal Budget has been labelled a "missed opportunity" or a "massive missed opportunity" on areas including climate and sustainable development. The 2022 Federal Budget, handed down last night, delivered a cash splash for the defence forces ...

More super, less tinkering: ASFA

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... superannuation industry was considered one of the least important priorities, with just 2% of Australians ranking further regulation of the industry as a top priority. However, ley findings of the research included an overwhelming majority of respondents ...

Greater independence for TPB

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022
... Morrison government has taken steps to continue to enhance the TPB's independence, fostering trust and confidence in the regulation of tax practitioners," assistant treasurer Michael Sukkar said. "The government has secured the Commissioner of Taxation's ...

abrdn establishes Sustainability Group, promotes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
... sustainable products range by converting 24 of its SICAV funds to Article 8 under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), including 18 equity funds and six fixed income funds. More conversions will take place throughout the year, abrdn ...

Ashurst launches super offering, hires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
... superannuation capability will build on the firm's existing offering to financial services clients, providing advice across regulation, taxation, insurance and corporate governance. Ashurst global co-head of finance, funds and restructuring Jamie ...

Digital economy regulation consultation opens

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
... 2030. The government is seeking to clarify the application of existing regulations, address inconsistent or overlapping regulation, ensure existing and new regulations are technology neutral, identify where new regulations may be required, and ensure ...

Global alliance calls for BNPL regulations

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2022
... hardship for individuals and families who are already doing it tough." There is also community support for tighter regulation, he added. "Almost nine in 10 (87%) Australians agree that buy now, pay later companies should have to check someone's capacity ...

Super mergers only beginning: J.P. Morgan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2022
... view." Funds are concerned about the impact of regulatory change going forward, with 64% of those surveyed saying that regulation will be their fund's biggest challenge over the next three years. Specifically, 62% believe the APRA Superannuation Data ...

Mixed reviews for advice industry reviewer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 MAR 2022
... appointment, Hume also released the QAR's final terms of reference, which propose the idea of replacing rules-based regulation with principles-based regulation "to allow the law to better address fundamental harms and reduce the cost of compliance". ...

Legal expert to lead QAR

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2022
... Wood Mallesons. Chambers Asia-Pacific has recognised Levy as a leading lawyer in financial services and superannuation regulation for the past eight years. She regularly contributes to journals and publications, including the Financial Services Newsletter ...