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Atlas Arteria ignores IFM opposition to latest deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2022
... investment that was dilutive to distributions. "If the company continues with this course of action, IFM GIF will consider all legal options available to it, including seeking an accelerated board transition by way of an EGM, to protect its interests ...

ACCC approves Dye & Durham, Link deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2022
... & Durham divests its existing Australian businesses. Dye & Durham offers information broking services, conveyancing and legal practice software. Through its acquisition of Link, it would own 42.77% of PEXA Group, raising significant competition concerns. ...

Insurers are 'fishing' for non-disclosures: ASIC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2022
... subject of ASIC's Federal Court action against TAL. However, ASIC considers that the declarations sought set an important legal precedent and will act as a deterrent against similar conduct. As part of the law reforms following the recommendations of ...

Legalsuper launches new member portal

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 AUG 2022
The industry super fund has teamed up with Link Group to create a new cloud-based online portal, using real-time data to connect with members. The MemberAccess platform delivers on legalsuper's commitment to provide members with "the best online ...

MobiSuper, licensee to pay $250k penalty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2022
... Sarah Court said ASIC took on this case because of concerns that personal advice was being provided without the relevant legal protections, and consumers were being misled into moving their superannuation to MobiSuper. "This practice was not focussed ...

Will big super's unlisted investments amplify retirement savings?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2022
... unlisted Australian businesses and infrastructure offered significant advantages. "These include a familiar and simpler tax and legal framework, lower management costs, franking credits, reduced currency risk, lower geopolitical risks, and the benefits ...

WA introduces new super laws for de facto couples

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2022
... super than the other. In Western Australia, only married couples who'd separated were able to split their super. Doray Legal Family Lawyers explained, under the Family Law Act 1975, super was treated as property in Western Australia. However, super ...

MSC Trustees adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2022
... industry. The MSC Trustees book is diverse in terms of mandate, structures and assets and I know the board and our inhouse legal team will benefit greatly from that experience." Fletcher also paid tribute to Clifford Clayton who was a member of the compliance ...

Government to review adviser professional standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 AUG 2022
... benchmarking tool which tests the practical application of a financial adviser's knowledge, including on regulatory and legal requirements, and ethical reasoning. I remain committed to the exam testing these knowledge areas and content," he said. Existing ...

Reserve Bank explores digital currency potential

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 9 AUG 2022
... and business models that could be supported by the issuance of a CBDC, and better understand of some of its technological, legal and regulatory considerations. The project will involve the development of a limited-scale CBDC pilot that will operate in ...