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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 ...

ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... published a guidance note on investment manager operational due diligence to help super trustees meet their fiduciary and regulatory obligations. ASFA said it aims to complement APRA's prudential framework, including SPS/SPG 530 (Investment Governance) ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... trucks, training facilities and stations. It's also understood Airservices would retain full accountability for all regulatory and safety compliance and a governance structure would also be put in place, including members of staff and union representatives ...

Super funds score win on stamp duty disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... ASIC said it will consider whether any costs need to be reclassified in its review of ASIC Instrument 2019/1070 and Regulatory Guide 97: Disclosing fees and costs in PDSs and periodic statements, which it is bringing forward from 2029 to next financial ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... assets, with Berndale and its associated entities ultimately wound up in 2019. The misconduct forms part of broader regulatory crackdown on retail OTC derivatives providers, an area long scrutinised due to the complexity and risk of products offered ...

Treasury consults to align company minimum tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
Treasury is currently seeking feedback in making several changes in the Taxation (Multinational-Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Act 2024, as it aims to be consistent with the rules from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ...

JANA appoints inaugural chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... JANA said the appointment reflects its constant evolution as the world in which it operates changes, with client and regulatory expectations on the rise. As first reported by Financial Standard, Wacher recently stepped down as chief investment officer ...