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Chalmers releases retirement phase reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026

... income solutions paper said. The principles don't change the operation or interpretation of existing law, prudential standards or fiduciary duties, the paper said. Meanwhile, the Retirement Reporting Framework will collect data on industry progress ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... designations requires a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, technical excellence and the highest standards of SMSF practice." Burgess said the Chief Executive Award recognises a member who has made a significant contribution to fostering ...

Productivity slumps again, capital injection needed

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... and the United States could show how Australia can better use its capital to increase productivity and improve living standards."

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... Framework. "We support the objective of the Principles, which is to improve outcomes across industry by setting clear standards for retirement income. We think that the drafting of the Principles broadly meets this objective, and we welcome their introduction," ...

Senate questions APRA's role in Shield, First Guardian disaster

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

... approach this matter was to request information, using our information gathering powers, assess our information against our standards to see whether or not they were up to our required standards." Kohlhagen clarified this involved engagement with the ...

ASIC inquiry an 'inflection' point for ASX: Lofthouse

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... Best practices for risk management and resilience are continually maturing, but at ASX we have not yet achieved the standards of excellence that we aspire to in our role as a steward of critical market infrastructure."

FIIG Securities fined $2.5m for lengthy cyber failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... controls. No client funds were impacted, and we remain focused on supporting our clients and maintaining the highest standards of information security," he said.

Treasury to reform managed investment scheme governance

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... information outlining how significant risks will be identified, monitored and managed. Existing audit and assurance standards should be mandatory for auditors of compliance plans, while REs should notify ASIC of the appointment, removal or resignation ...

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... necessary expertise and are authorised under an AFSL and, therefore, comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards." "This approach would strengthen consumer protections due to the requirement for authorised advisers to act in their client's ...

Future Group rejigs investment team

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... unlisted assets. "This new structure positions Future Group for its next phase of growth while maintaining the highest standards of governance and accountability," Sheikh concluded. Separately, Betashares has appointed Daniel Choo as head of multi-asset ...

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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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