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Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... the government is committed to ensuring it is in Australia's national interest as well. "We are strengthening and streamlining Australia's foreign investment system to attract investment that drives economic growth, creates skilled jobs, and lifts competition ...

ASIC furthers simplification with regulatory roadmaps

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... report, which outlines the work the regulator has already done, including expanding its digital services capability, streamlining its website, and simplifying regulatory guidance. Longo said the outcomes highlighted in Report 830 show the organisations ...

Prime Super awards mandate to boutique manager

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... new asset consultant, effective June 1. This follows a reduction in administration fees and costs, along with the streamlining of its investment menu. Prime Super general manager, investments Michael McQueen said Merlon's appointment reflects the fund's ...

ASIC issues roadmap for digital assets law reform

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

... discretion in the regime, where appropriate; standard conditions that apply to platform licensees; and a potential streamlining of the licence variation process for certain cohorts of firms. "ASIC will develop any new standards and guidance in line with ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... made, more needs to be done over the medium-term horizon. "We're overhauling our approvals regimes, strengthening and streamlining our foreign investment regime and opened our Investor Front Door," Chalmers said. "We're reforming the payments system ...

GBST aims to capitalise on innovation with new hire

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... client outcomes, GBST said. This includes prioritising AI tools to enhance productivity, modernising codebases and streamlining documentation, focusing on the integration of AI within GBST's flagship Composer platform and all its other products to support ...

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). These reforms were crucial to introducing a new class of advisers and streamlining the intricate process for more entrants, but were exacerbated by several universities dropping financial planning-related courses ...

FEATURE | Recruitment: Laying foundations

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026

... likely differences between the fund capabilities and investment methodologies - internal and external - and this streamlining process takes a long time with many decision gates to get through," Butt adds. Kaizen Recruitment says in some instances, merged ...

Coastline Advice, Edge Advisory Partners to merge

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025

... the firms' ambitions of providing a platform for other advisers seeking succession and business growth solutions by streamlining their access to AZ NGA's network, she said. "This merger delivers immediate scale, across Victoria's surf coast, Geelong ...

Chalmers spurs on private sector investment

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2025

... still working with regulators to facilitate a deep dive into financial sector regulation, including prioritising the streamlining and harmonisation of data collection. "Dealing with inflation in the near term and building productivity in the longer term ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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