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Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... and insurance sector, APRA should continue to maintain a core focus on the ongoing resilience for both industries. In response, APRA will also require continued improvement transparency and efficiency across the super sector, where super fund should ...

FEATURE | Retirement | A layer of confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... you live; it addresses that concern for retirees to provide confidence in retirement," she says. Innovative products In response to efforts to improve retirement outcomes, the government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Innovative Superannuation ...

Special Feature: Rewarding patient capital

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... Smith, has also observed the secondaries market become an increasingly important release valve. "What began as a cyclical response to weaker exits is evolving into a structural feature of the private equity ecosystem. Record secondaries volumes in 2025 ...

WAM active strategy delivers 75.5%

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... remains a key driver of markets. "Throughout the period, we actively managed the investment portfolio's cash position in response to market conditions, with cash peaking at 35.5% during February. This flexibility allows us to protect capital in more ...

LRBA ban requires immediate clarity: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... transitional period, the SMSFA has met with Treasury, which confirmed it is working with the ATO to develop a "rapid response" guidance on the ban, which is expected to be released "in the very near future". The guidance will address several high priority ...

Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations. Some of the recommendations included the AOFM implementing a lower liquidity buffer and continuing its ...

ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has named its head of cyber and financial crime, bringing relevant experience from a super fund. Michael Collins has joined ASFA, stepping into the role with over 20 years of experience in ...

ASIC makes first move since putting private credit on notice

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... valuation practices, management of conflicts of interest and fair treatment of investors, and is conducted as part of its response to Australia's evolving capital markets, ASIC said. According to its website, Stratfund promotes itself as an Australian ...

Treasury publishes final report into the ERS

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... made. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said the government would consider the recommendations and provide a response later this year. "The Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox lets eligible businesses test certain financial products and services ...

Perpetual rejects $2.5bn takeover offer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... best interests of Perpetual shareholders," the board said. "Perpetual shareholders do not need to take any action in response to the indicative proposal. The company will keep shareholders updated in accordance with its continuous disclosure obligations." ...