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CALI outlines Life Code changes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
... independent review to test the Life Code's commitments to customers. "Australia's life insurers support a strong, clear, and accountable Life Code that protects people when they need it most," said CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt. "We initiated ...

APRA flexes fresh powers, zeros in on trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... and clear trustee accountability is fundamental to protecting members' retirement savings. "Trustees are ultimately accountable for the investments they make available to members. Investment choice must be supported by consistently strong safeguards ...

Developer jailed after $2.2m investment scam

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... from their intended purpose. "This outcome demonstrates ASIC's commitment to holding directors and company officers accountable for misusing investor funds and ensuring they face serious criminal consequences," Court said. The court also heard Chester ...

First-mover costs stifle digital finance: report

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... work. What remains unresolved is who carries the cost of moving first, who governs shared infrastructure and who is accountable for turning experimentation into functioning markets," Vallas said. "Regulatory clarity remains important, but regulation ...

ASIC and APRA move to streamline FAR

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... Accountability Regime (FAR), with the regulators estimating the reforms could reduce reporting requirements for all accountable entities and about 4500 accountable people. The proposed changes would remove key function requirements for the FAR regulator ...

Albanese pushes Trump on tariff exemption

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... with issues such as modern slavery, the strengthening that we have put forward as well to look and hold companies accountable for the supply chain process as well," Albanese said. Albanese added that while Trump holds a different position on tariffs ...

HNW investors turn to AI but remain loyal to advisers

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... in 10 respondents said their adviser helped build their financial literacy, while 88% said their adviser kept them accountable to their financial goals. HNW investors also continued to see an important role for advisers in complex areas, including portfolio ...

ASIC consults to improve flexibility around pre-IPO comms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... the rules in line with comparable international jurisdictions and allow offerors to communicate in a controlled and accountable way. The regulator noted it will help companies gauge market interest, improve information quality and enable timely clarification ...

Super Consumers appoints former regulator as chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026
... consumer consultative committee at ACCC. "Peter has spent his career working to make markets fairer, safer and more accountable for consumers," SCA chief executive Xavier O'Halloran said. "His deep experience in consumer advocacy, financial services ...

KPMG finds new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... decisively deliver the Action Plan, announced in June to address governance and integrity issues and build a stronger, more accountable firm," Ebeid said. The government has also opened consultation on a review of corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia ...
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