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Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury is proposing a barrage of reforms that will curb dubious lead generator and superannuation switching activities and make platforms more accountable for the products they offer members. The Enhancing member protections in the superannuation ...

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury has opened its long-awaited consultation on the sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and the best way for the industry to fund it. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino is seeking options on how the CSLR can ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... sector's ability to access normal banking rails," Derham said. He said the council will continuously work with its members, Treasury and ASIC to develop rules and guidelines that are appropriate and fit-for-purpose. Coinbase Australia managing director ...

Superannuation advertising ban consultation launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
Treasury has begun consulting on banning the advertising of superannuation products when onboarding employees, releasing its draft regulations. When hiring new staff, Treasury is proposing that employers only show three types of superannuation products ...

Super moves: Aware Super, Future Fund, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... leaders David Bluff and Tammi Fisher stepped down. Simon Fraser, who served as acting executive director of overlays and treasury management, has resigned after more than 11 years with the Future Fund. He will be replaced by Catherine Board, who has ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... to four companies in the consumer space, ex-20 has multiple options to pick from including JB Hi-Fi, Light and Wonder, Treasury Wine Estates and Flight Centre. Hershan said investors can complement their existing ASX 20 investments with ex-20 exposure ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
The government has tabled the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives today which seeks to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid paying compensation to ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... of a new class of advisers, is "complex" but is still a top priority. The only reform making a hint of advancement is Treasury recently opening another review into the $2 trillion MIS sector off the back of the Shield and First Guardian disaster. This ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... against retirement income strategies required by the Retirement Income Covenant. It will then share the data with ASIC, Treasury and other relevant government agencies. APRA said it anticipates there will be "relatively more work involved for RSE licensees ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... economy. However, he said the government will work to mitigate the risks facing Australia in the May Federal Budget. "While Treasury will retain its long-term productivity assumption in this Budget, it will make some near-term adjustments. Previously ...