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FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... methodology used by SMC in the research. "Default funds cannot see a member's full financial position - including whether multiple accounts are being consolidated over time or whether an adviser is using a platform to manage the household wealth ...

ASIC considers changes to net asset requirements

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... $5 million cap under the concessional NTA requirement," the consultation paper said. "We are also seeking feedback on whether we should change the liquidity component and the appropriate transition period for any increase to the NTA requirement." Under ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... other SMSFs, Burgess argued there's still uncertainty around how the actuarial requirements will apply in practice and whether this will introduce additional complexity requiring multiple actuarial certificates for different purposes.

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... expecting, in fact we have really more than enough fuel as it stands right now. We've got big stockpiles of fuel, whether it's petrol or diesel or jet fuel, and we work around the clock to make sure that Australia doesn't run out, we're ...

Janus Henderson says Victory deal could leave it 'gravely damaged'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... client consent condition for that transaction will be satisfied," Janus Henderson said. It noted it is highly uncertain whether the proposal by Victory Capital will be able to receive the required shareholder approval, as Trian holds 20.7% of its outstanding ...

March RBA hike now on the cards

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

... a long list of challenges is an understatement. "The critical issue for investors is not the headlines themselves, but whether this conflict becomes long-lived enough to impair economic growth or meaningfully alter the inflation and policy outlook. Markets ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... information architecture. It reinforces a practical lesson for boards: modern governance enforcement increasingly turns on whether directors can demonstrate that they were engaged with the systems through which risk was identified, escalated and considered," ...

ASIC launches beneficial ownership transparency review

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

... in the Corporations Act will apply to companies, registered schemes, notified foreign passport funds and other bodies, whether incorporated or formed in Australia or not, that are listed on Australia's financial markets. "The purpose of the beneficial ...

ASX loses $100bn as Iran war escalates

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... raising cash". "I suspect the resilience of the Iranian regime in the face of heavy attacks has surprised the US, but whether it can continue to hold out remains to be seen. The longer it can, the greater the pressure on Trump to 'do a Greenland' - claim ...

Major super reforms cost members $670m in death benefits: ASFA

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

... accounts and balance erosion, has been largely addressed through other means. The data makes a strong case for revisiting whether the current settings are still doing more good than harm," Koval said. ASFA puts forth several recommendations to address ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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