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SMSFA backs review of ATO's regulatory approach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) has welcomed the Australian National Audit Office's (ANAO) review of the Australian Taxation Office's regulation of self-managed super funds, describing it as a timely opportunity to assess whether the regulatory framework ...

ASFA makes suggestions for performance test overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... focus of MySuper and selected Choice products to cover all trustee-directed products. A third recommendation calls for a review of the benchmark methodology, with greater flexibility for APRA to update benchmarks in consultation with industry experts ...

arcpoint OCIO scores more mandates, Larapinta Private launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
... almost no one advises it properly. Existing firms are typically built for the city executives and boardroom-based, quarterly review cycle, with conversations geared to share portfolios, superannuation and the family home," Armstrong said. "These conversations ...

ASIC sheds light on voluntary administration outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
ASIC has published its first comprehensive review of voluntary administration (VAs) and deeds of company arrangement (DOCAs). The review found the restructuring process continues to play an important role for larger and more complex businesses, while ...

June adviser exam registers 72% pass rate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026
... of its work on complying with the qualifications standard that took effect on 1 January 2026. The regulator's recent review of the Financial Advisers Register (FAR) found of the relevant providers who are existing providers and remained on the FAR ...

Global concentration risks to reorient investors: JBWere

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2026
A rising concentration risk across global and local equities is reorienting investors to income stocks and fixed income exposure, JBWere said. JBWere head of asset allocation and portfolio management Glen Bertram noted there is really just the single ...

ASIC ceases a further 26 authorisations after review

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
ASIC has completed the review on the Financial Advisers Register (FAR) relating to compliance with the qualifications standard that took effect on 1 January 2026, as adviser numbers plummeted below 15,000 entering the new financial year. The review ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Capital Guard over fake bond sale

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... remains ongoing. The licence cancellation is effective from 29 June 2026. Capital Guard may apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for a review of ASIC's decision to cancel its AFSL. Capital Guard has held an AFSL since 15 August 2017, however ...

MaxCap appoints chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
MaxCap has named deputy chief executive and chief financial officer Kylie Robb as chief executive, effective July 1. A MaxCap spokesperson told Financial Standard Robb was brought into the business in the deputy chief executive role two years ago with ...

Treasury publishes final report into the ERS

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... businesses test certain financial products and services without first obtaining a full ASIC licence," Mulino said. "The review looked at the role of regulatory sandboxes in supporting financial innovation in Australia, and specifically the design, operation ...