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Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... announced yesterday, which would create a New Class of Adviser and let funds deliver low-cost advice to members in-house. Treasury said the new adviser regime would initially apply only to APRA-regulated superannuation and life insurance entities. The ...

Mulino brings New Class of Advisers to life, guarantees fairer CSLR funding

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... to consider the viability of affected sectors and the broader interests of the financial system. That is exactly what Treasury is analysing now, in consultation with stakeholders, before I make any final decision." Singling out the financial adviser ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... while providing personal advice to the consumer by a person who is required to act in the consumer's best interests. Treasury previously stated this exemption has been used by lead generation and referral models, which rely on the cold calling approach ...

Treasury consults on foreign investment framework reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
Treasury has opened a consultation to review existing conditions required for foreign investment approvals in Australia. It said while these conditions play an important role in protecting Australia's national interest, it is important to ensure they ...

ASFA defends super as 'policy success' amid Bragg criticism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... currently sits at 2.3% of GDP, down from 2.8% in 1994-95 despite an aging population, while the OECD average is around 9%. Treasury projects Age Pension spending will fall further to 2% of GDP over the next four decades, even as the population aged 65 ...

GESB names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
... organisations and reform initiatives throughout her career. Most recently, she was the under treasurer of the Department of Treasury and Finance WA for over a year, following a seven-year stint at New South Wales Treasury as deputy secretary. She also ...

FinCap beefs up treasury capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... member to help scale the firm's private markets managed accounts offering. Akbar Shah has joined the firm as head of treasury and operations, overseeing its cash management, liquidity, funding and special purpose vehicle structures, and will develop ...

Treasury rolls out negative gearing, CGT Tranche 2 consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
Treasury has launched part two of the negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) reforms, hoping to clarify some more of the "complex issues" that apply to a range of specific circumstances and structures. Among the key measures, the government has ...

Treasury opens consult on TPB sanctions framework

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations and a draft determination to support a stronger sanctions framework for the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). The draft regulations would require the TPB to publish information about sanctions on the public ...

FAAA calls for rethink on trust tax overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... financial advisers and lower income Australians while failing to adequately target tax ministration. In its submission to the Treasury consultation on the proposal, the FAAA outlined several recommendations, including extending transitional relief, broadening ...
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