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Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... a bid to unlock more investment and subject higher risk proposals to more rigorous scrutiny. This builds on the first tranche of reforms introduced in 2024. The changes will set a new performance target to decide all low-risk applications within 30 days ...

Super funds get ahead of proposed minimum service standards: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... have better documentation and audit trails, carry out mandatory processes replacing discretionary practices. The first tranche of the standards is set to go live in July 2028. KPMG's report showed super funds are implementing clearer accountability ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... market." While there are also obvious disappointments about the delay in the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) Tranche 2 reforms being resolved, Anderson believes the government and minister, in particular, remain committed to such reforms. ...

Massive Acenda job cuts ire former staff

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... about 280 roles that sat across every department. More cuts across the business are expected to take place. "The first tranche saw approximately 85 upper middle management roles cut, followed by around 150 lower middle management roles, and a third round ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... providers." CALI said the federal government continues to delay introducing the second part of its financial advice reforms. Tranche two of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) legislation would allow life insurers to provide simple advice ...

SMSFs need to stay ahead of the regulatory curve: Nowinfinity

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... compliance for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) and advised professionals to stay alert. With Division 296, AML/CTF Tranche 2, and Payday Super coming into effect on July 1, Anderson said it is crucial for financial advisers and auditors to prepare ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

AustralianSuper has made six reform requests to the government ahead of the Federal Budget, which is set to be delivered in May. AustralianSuper head of corporate affairs Steve McMillan said the pre-Budget submission "focuses on reforms that will enhance ...

KKR splashes $603m on HMC platform

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... will be split via a preferred equity investment in HMC's Energy Transition Platform comprising an initial $355 million tranche at financial close. The next tranche's $248 million will fund 90% of the equity component of construction costs of the platform's ...

Most read in 2025: Financial advice

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025

... as chief investment officer, tasked with overseeing its investments solutions, including managed accounts offerings. 4. Tranche 2 of DBFO dumps SOAs, enables 'nudges' The long-awaited Tranche 2 of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes draft ...

FAAA launches digital client identification tool

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025

... their less onerous obligations under item 54 of the regulations, and they will not be captured unreasonably by the new Tranche 2 designated service definitions," she said. From 2026, significant changes to the AML/CTF regime will impact financial advisers ...

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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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