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Unlisted asset valuation processes largely inadequate: APRA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2021
... the consideration and imposition of valuation changes. There was also no monitoring processes for adjustments and no framework when it came to the alteration of valuation adjustments. Inconsistent levels of RSE licensee consideration and action for different ...

Kilter wins $70m mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2021
Kilter Rural has won a $70 million mandate from an unnamed US institutional investor. Kilter, which has $250 million in funds under management, will invest in sustainable Australian agriculture and water assets on behalf of the client. Established in ...

Taxpayer Bill of Rights recommended

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2021
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue has recommended that the Australian Tax Office develop a Bill of Rights for taxpayers. The committee made 19 recommendations in response to the Commissioner of Taxation's Annual ...

Super executives switching options in conflict: ASIC

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 OCT 2021
ASIC has released the results of surveillance into investment switching by super fund executives during market volatility at the start of the pandemic, finding possible conflicts of interest. ASIC looked at a sample of 23 trustees (including trustees ...

Better Advice Bill gets green light

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 OCT 2021
... training and ethical standards in the sector. "The Morrison Government is committed to continuing to improve the regulatory framework applying to the financial advice sector and ensuring that Australians can get access to affordable and high-quality ...

Superhero offers access to Bitcoin ETF

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 21 OCT 2021
... in Australia to approve a bitcoin ETF. We can expect they are watching what happens in the US and will use this as a framework for decisions on local products." Jacobi's Bitcoin ETF received regulatory approval in Europe last week but is yet to launch. ...

Crypto regulation proposed: Bragg

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 OCT 2021
A Senate committee is proposing a regulatory framework for digital assets and crypto-asset businesses to protect consumers, promote investment in Australia and deliver competition, but the industry has concerns. The Select Committee on Australia as ...

APRA readies new super fund remuneration regime

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021
APRA is keeping its watchful eye on superannuation funds' preparedness for the new remuneration standards that take effect in 2023. APRA has released the updated version of Prudential Practice Guide CPG 511 Remuneration, where it expects boards to oversee ...

Industry slams Future Fund disclosure exemption

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2021
... does support disclosure of investment information, including where it relates to unlisted assets, and has proposed a framework for disclosing information in a way that won't harm members' retirement savings.

Industry mixed over FSC advice framework

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2021
... to reduce this cost." The FSC is also calling for the industry to be self-regulated and a principles-based regulatory framework fully implemented by 2020. It also wants the safe-harbour steps abolished as a result of complying with the Best Interests ...