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ASIC consults on new digital asset laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2026
ASIC is seeking industry feedback on its draft guidance for the upcoming laws around digital assets and operators in the broader digital economy. The new laws will come into effect on 8 April 2027. Consultation Paper 392, Digital asset law reform implementation ...

FEATURE | Governance | Stumping up

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... "stumping up", rather than the cost ending up on the CSLR and being spread across the whole financial sector. The CSLR is an industry-funded safety net through which victims of financial misconduct can claim up to $150,000 of their losses. Financial ...

Former adviser defies permanent banning orders

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2026
... said its permanent banning orders are designed to protect consumers and the integrity of Australia's financial services industry and that it "will take action where it alleges those orders have been breached." The matter is being prosecuted by the Office ...

ETF assets hit $388bn as inflows near $7bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
Australia's exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry attracted $6.9 billion in net inflows during September, taking total assets under management to a record $388 billion as investors continue to favour index-based strategies, international equities and ...

Fortnum pays $1.35m to settle ASIC lawsuit

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
... cyber resilience is critical to maintaining trust and confidence in our financial system. We will continue to work with industry to lift standards and take action where businesses fall short."

HUB24 boosts adviser engagement with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
... digital tools to enhance advice strategies. She brings close to three decades of experience across the financial services industry, with an emphasis on life insurance. Prior to Allianz Retire+, Marquet served as head of technical services, research and ...

ASIC seeks 10-year extension of CFD protections

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2026
... address risks posed by increasingly varied ways of settling the complex, leveraged products. The regulator is seeking industry feedback on amendments intended to ensure retail investors receive consistent protection, including where CFDs are settled ...

Genetic testing ban takes effect for life insurance

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2026
... genetic testing results in life insurance. Council of Australian Life Insurers chief executive Christine Cupitt said the industry supported access to health information. "Australia's life insurers want people to access the information they need to ...

TAL names super fund partnership lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2026
... its members, while deepening its relationship with Aware Super. "Mary brings deep partnerships experience and strong industry knowledge to TAL," she said. "She has a strong understanding of the superannuation and insurance sectors and will play an important ...

Life CCC spots 10.6k breaches in FY26

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2026
... The report also noted the current priority lays on the revised Life Code (Code), signifying issues emerging from the industry, including claims handling, mental health, vulnerability and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers. The ...