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Payday super laws introduced to parliament

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... towards fairer super for Australian workers, particularly those in part-time and casual roles. "This reform will also make it easier for members to track their contributions, which is particularly important for those whose working hours vary week to ...

Lorica Partners, Multiforte Financial Services merge

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... surprised - and genuinely affirmed - by the number and quality of like-minded firms that reached out. It made the decision both easier and harder. Lorica stood out, and we're delighted to be taking this next step together" she said. The integration ...

SMC calls for simplified retirement system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... cohorts that reflect people's situations; connect retirement tools and advice with Age Pension rules to make things easier to understand and use; recognise that most retirees take out more than the minimum from their super, and lump-sum withdrawals ...

Cbus vows faster death benefit payouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... final wishes known ─ and we're removing outdated barriers like paper-only forms and witness requirements to make them easier and faster to complete," he said. "When there is no binding beneficiary nomination, death claim payments will be made in ...

Investors want regulatory clarity on digital assets: Binance

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... cryptocurrency exchange freely and with no limits, and close to a quarter (23%) said they have changed banks to make buying crypto easier, Binance said. Binance general manager Australia and New Zealand Matt Poblocki said providing seamless access to ...

ASIC culls red tape, sets sights on more

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
... Regulatory Simplification, seeks input on a range of initiatives aimed at making regulation clearer, more accessible and easier to navigate, while still maintaining strong consumer protections. ASIC chair Joe Longo said the regulator had heard feedback ...

Chalmers opens Investor Front Door pilot

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
The government has launched the pilot program for the Investor Front Door, which aims to make it quicker and easier for investors to back major projects. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said it is designed to improve the investment environment by streamlining ...

AMP lifts advisers' efficiency game with Grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2025
... needs of their clients. "By offering a simplified pricing structure and unique managed portfolios, North Grow makes it easier for advisers to provide quality advice to clients who may have been previously under-served," Hutchison said. "This initiative ...

CFS prices advice practice valuation gap at $1.1m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
... thorough documentation, comprehensive standard operating procedures and an effective workflow management system make it much easier to transition the business to a new owner," West said. CFS group executive for distribution Bryce Quirk commented: "This ...

FCA fines Neil Woodford, WIM $94m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
... unreasonable and inappropriate investment decisions. "They disproportionately sold more liquid investments (those that are easier to sell) and bought less liquid ones over this period. This meant that at the time of suspension only 8% of the investments ...