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Mulino acknowledges some regulation 'not thought through'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... Financial Services Daniel Mulino acknowledges Australia has a red tape problem, specifically pointing to increased regulation in the financial services sector. "There are many worthwhile pieces of regulation being implemented often in parallel, which ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... brought within a licensing regime," it said. "At the same time, some entities will actively seek to remain outside regulation, contributing to perceived regulatory uncertainty. As a result, ensuring clarity on licensing requirements and maintaining effective ...

Ascalon turbocharges team with Zenith hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... the firm's institutional consulting offer to advisers. "Advisers are facing increasing complexity - in markets, regulation, product and client expectations," Roga said. "Steven brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and practical consulting ...

Mercer's Helga Birgden departs after 18 years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... Mercer's FutureMakers Working Group of 30 global pension funds. "Our tiny team helped form a new wave which has now become regulation in Europe, policy and change in key regions worldwide, representing billions in investment flows while going through ...

Super funds, instos shun ETFs, retail dominance prevails

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Australia's booming exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market is failing to capture the big money from superannuation funds and institutional investors as retail investors' dominance reigns supreme. Surpassing $330 billion in total funds under management ...

Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... ways, saying "it's going to be a big year of distraction and opportunity". "The distraction sits in however changes to regulation are rehashed, rebranded, or reshaped," he expanded. Reflecting on the last 12 months, Evalesco senior financial adviser ...

APRA executive director of super, life insurance exits

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has noted the departure of executive director life insurance, private health insurance and superannuation (LPHIS) Carmen Beverley-Smith. APRA said Beverley-Smith has resigned to take up an opportunity ...

A new landscape for sustainable investing in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... services industry. Regulatory drawbacks are also anticipated, the report identified, with sustainability disclosure regulation likely to "continue the direction taken in 2025." This scaling back will "frustrate ESG-focussed investors", the report predicted ...

Saudi Arabia opens access for foreign investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority (CMA) is opening its capital market to foreign investors from February 1, a move it said will expand and diversify the investor base while enhancing market liquidity. The announcement follows the CMA board's ...

FEATURE | Recruitment: Laying foundations

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
... array of bigger funds eating up smaller ones. Willis Towers Watson's Super Industry 2025 report notes APRA's regulation of super funds will continue to intensify. The report highlights that while mergers continue to drive growth and draw the ...