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APRA slaps additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... concerning the decision to allow members to invest in the First Guardian Master Fund. On the latest action, APRA John Lonsdale said: "Alongside enforcement action, APRA is closely supervising other in-scope platform trustees where improvement is necessary. ...

APRA sharpens oversight, flags tech and geopolitical risks

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... globally required stronger vigilance and more robust risk management practices across regulated entities. APRA chair John Lonsdale said strong capital positions, liquidity buffers and prudential safeguards meant the financial system could continue supporting ...

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

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

... Master Fund and Shield Master Fund collapses came under the spotlight at a recent parliamentary hearing. APRA chair John Lonsdale told the Senate Economics Legislation Committee that "trustees are the only part of the chain of involvement in the Shield ...

APRA's fresh guardrails to impact property investors

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025

... move to pre-emptively contain a build-up of housing-related vulnerabilities in the financial system, APRA chair John Lonsdale said. From 1 February 2026, the limit on home loans will allow authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) to lend up to 20% ...

APRA updates governance framework

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025

... skills, perceived conflicts of interest, and publication of registers of relevant interests and duties. APRA chair John Lonsdale said APRA remains committed to uplifting standards of governance in banking, insurance and superannuation. "Effective governance ...

APRA to hunt for new deputy chair

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

... the end of her current term on 30 June 2026. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the role will be advertised. APRA chair John Lonsdale said Cole has made an outstanding contribution to APRA since she joined in 2021. "APRA has benefitted from successive appointments ...

ASIC, APRA outline regulatory reform opportunities

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025

... for regulatory reform in letters sent to Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. APRA chair John Lonsdale noted potential changes to the superannuation performance test, saying he agrees changes can be made. "Our view is that we need ...

APRA sets higher cybersecurity expectations for trustees

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025

... dependencies," APRA wrote in its newly published 2025-26 Corporate Plan. At a media briefing yesterday, APRA chair John Lonsdale said that super funds are "making progress" on implementing MFA. "We've made our wish very clear as to what we'd ...

Super funds, banks say cybersecurity is now their biggest concern

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 27 JUN 2025

... respondents felt APRA's prudential framework changes adequately considered the costs imposed on industry. APRA chair John Lonsdale said the Stakeholder Survey played a valuable role in shaping APRA's approach to supervision and policy development. "At ...

APRA acknowledges need to reduce regulatory burden

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025

... stability and to improve risk management in their organisations. We welcome their continued endorsement," APRA chair John Lonsdale said. "We are also aware of the need for us to strike the right balance between financial safety and not unnecessarily ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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