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Rest pays $40k over misleading statements

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
ASIC issued two infringement notices to the industry fund for misleading statements it made after charging more than 2000 members for insurance cover they were not supposed to have. The regulator said Rest made false or misleading representations in ...

FICAP RockStar raises $110k for charity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
The Finance Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP) annual RockStar event raised $110,000 for charity last night. Each year, Sydney's financial services industry comes together to raise much-needed funds for multiple charity partners while discovering ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... self-directed investors - particularly those who are not buying properties but want to invest in shares. "Some parts of the industry will dismiss those digital advice businesses. But they show that they absolutely kill us on marketing and how they acquire ...

Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... sector - suggesting that all crypto providers carry an Australian financial services licence. The government is welcoming industry feedback on the proposal. The consultation will remain open until October 24. The chairs noted that "additional conversations" ...

AFCA temporarily reinstates UGC to address complaints

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... investors not covered under this action. "As minister I am also engaging regularly with ASIC, my department, and with key industry stakeholder groups on how we can work together with the sectors to implement sensible reforms that better protect consumers ...

Equip Super appoints chief risk officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... officer, effective October 6. Cheong brings nearly two decades of experience in the superannuation and financial services industry. Starting her career at Ernst & Young, Cheong moved into senior roles at Mercer Australia and Marsh & McLennan, before ...

Draft laws for insurers' ban on use of genetic test results released

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... would make it unaffordable. At present, a partial Moratorium on Genetic Tests in Life Insurance is in place, which the industry self-imposed in 2019. Under this, insurers cannot request or use genetic test results in underwriting unless the level of ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
The government is inviting industry feedback on its proposed legislation to develop a fit-for-purpose digital asset regime to better regulate platforms that hold digital assets. The draft legislation introduces two new financial products within the ...

Alternative Investment Awards winners announced

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... also recognise a Fund Manager of the Year and an individual for their Contribution to the Australian alternative funds industry. A founder of Select Asset Management and Select Alternatives Portfolio, Dominic McCormick was honoured with the Contribution ...

ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... highlights both the important role private capital plays in financing innovation and growth, and the need to strengthen industry practices. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "ASIC's private credit report is a timely call for greater transparency ...