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APRA simplifies retirement data collection by trustees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
As part of its response to industry feedback on the proposed Retirement Reporting Framework, the prudential regulator has streamlined data requirements, ensuring transparency while reducing the excessive data collection burden. The framework is part ...

Macquarie-led consortium acquires SI Solutions

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... managing director Andrew Olinick said SI was a strong fit with the firm's investment strategy. "SI is a highly regarded industry leader with a strong track record of serving many of the largest utilities, who seek out SI for their most challenging ...

End of an era as Bowater leaves Frontier

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
Industry veteran Kim Bowater is leaving Frontier Advisors after 24 years, marking the departure of one of the asset consultant's most senior figures. The director of consulting started at Frontier in 2002, climbing the ranks to reach the firm's ...

Netwealth recruits AI expert to boost in-house advice tech

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... on the protection and integration of data across Netwealth's services and capabilities, and working with advisers, industry and regulators to ensure evolving technology helps to safely unlock adviser capacity and meet demand for advice," Giorgio ...

Government backs Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... recommendations directed to it from an independent review of the ERS, while supporting recommendations directed to ASIC and industry. The changes are intended to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while maintaining consumer protection, market integrity ...

Acclaim Wealth appoints head of distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... distribution capability is a key part of that strategy. Tony brings a deep understanding of the adviser market, extensive industry relationships and a proven track record of building successful distribution businesses," Hamilton said. "As adviser expectations ...

Three super funds fined for misleading investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
Three industry superannuation funds - Australian Retirement Trust (ART), TelstraSuper and Australian Food Super - have been pinged by ASIC for misleading members about their investment options' asset allocation and performance objectives. Each super ...

Retiree super spending injects $121bn into Aussie economy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... take one quarter of their future compulsory super contributions as a tax-advantaged 3% pay boost for up to three years. Industry bodies and an economist have criticised the plans, warning the policy would fuel inflation and leave workers significantly ...

Shorter CSLR payout timeframe awaits major bill passage

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... compensation. "The reduction in the disallowance period aligns with the treatment of levy instruments under the ASIC Industry Funding Model. As ASIC also administers the CSLR levies, this removes the different disallowance treatments between levies," ...

MAM acquires half of Aware Super's Victorian land registry stake

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... Super, a partner we know well, to support SERV in delivering trusted, secure services for Victorians and the property industry," he said. SERV chief executive Andrew Faber said for SERV's customers, employees and the Victorian public, it's business as ...