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ASX Advisory Group gives update on corporate governance revision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
The Advisory Group on Corporate Governance (AGCG) for the ASX has met for the third time, providing an update on the revision of the ASX's corporate governance principles, which were last updated in 2019. The AGCG said its priority was to complete the ...

ASFA expands technical implementation service

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... membership, in a change from the previous opt-in model, ASFA said. The service is designed to bridge the gap between regulatory intent and operations for superannuation practitioners, funds, administrators and regulators by translating policy into sector ...

Calls for CGT, negative gearing reforms 'unanimous': Mulino

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said changes to capital gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing - which are expected to be outlined in tonight's Federal Budget' - came about after "unanimous calls" for reform ...

ASIC bans property wealth coach operating without licence

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... the $2 trillion MIS sector off the back of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund collapses. A new MIS regulatory framework will have stricter compliance plan requirements, such as a detailed description of the nature of the MIS and its ...

Advice industry can't afford CSLR to be an 'unsustainable mess': FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
A recent survey conducted by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) shows the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) levy will increase the cost of financial advice and may see a significant departure of advisers from the industry. The ...

Rest strengthens data and tax leadership with new hires

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... superannuation tax practice at KPMG, advising super funds, sovereign wealth funds and investment managers on tax and regulatory matters. The appointments come as large super funds continue to expand internal capability across technology, governance and ...

TelstraSuper did fall foul of IDR obligations: Federal Court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
TelstraSuper failed to respond to many complaints within the mandated 45-day period and, in some cases, failed to justify the delay or inform members of their right to complain to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), the Federal Court ...

Fintech AUDC hires former UBS director, expands senior team

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... was granted an AFSL, which allows it to provide non-cash payment facilities and operate within Australia's financial regulatory framework. It said that it has processed more than $1.5 billion in transaction volume since the product AUDD was launched ...

Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
Departing ASIC chair Joe Longo said the most effective way to tackle unscrupulous actors in lead generation activity would be to stop it at the source and ban all unlicensed communications. Speaking at the Financial Counselling Australia conference ...

Alter Domus to acquire MSC Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... resources, technology investment and expanded capabilities." The transaction is set to close later this year following regulatory approvals. MSC Group provides corporate trustee, custody, fund administration, licensing and debt market services. Fletcher ...