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MDS drags Treasury to assess FSC levy proposal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... noting that rather than a funding reform, the FSC's motive is to force consolidation of smaller licensees. In its white paper proposal, the FSC recommends redesigning the ASIC financial advice levy to fund supervisory uplift, by materially increasing ...

FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... arguing stronger regulatory oversight is needed to better protect consumers following recent industry failures. In a white paper on the future of advice licensing, the FSC stopped short of recommending structural changes to Australia's AFSL framework ...

The shifting role of custodians in the financial ecosystem: ACSA

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 4 DEC 2025
The Australian Custodial Services Association (ASCA) has released a white paper examining the changing role and expectations of custodians within the financial services ecosystem. The New Custodian: Platform, Pioneer, Partner is informed by senior ACSA ...

MLC sets sights on top super funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 28 OCT 2025
MLC Super chief executive Dave Woodall said MLC hopes to have cracked the top three superannuation funds in terms of size as part of its 2030 strategy. Speaking at a client event this morning, Woodall said the transition back to the MLC brand was the ...

FSC explores if adviser licensing framework remains 'fit for purpose'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... FSC is currently seeking consultation for the paper and the feedback collected will form the basis of a subsequent White Paper, FSC said. Consultation is open until 21 November 2025.

Retirees not confident in Age Pension: Allianz Retire+

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2024
... unpredictable market conditions, such as those experienced recently, and personal challenges." This study follows the recent white paper released by Allianz Retire+ which advocates for a shift in focus in retirement financial planning. "Australians are ...

Ageing Australians rapidly shifting retirement planning

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
... Australia's ageing population is rapidly shifting its retirement planning focus to income rather than accumulation. The white paper suggested this change has seen financial advisers refining their advice offering to meet these changing needs. "After ...

Taskforce unveils recommendations for economic equality

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... government will consider the seven recommendations alongside the analysis and policy directions of the Employment white paper as it continues to develop the National Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality, which will be released in 2024.

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... focus and said it will look to take immediate action on each. Amid the nation's rapidly changing demographic, the white paper announced two key changes for pension and income support recipients. Firstly, it will look to permanently enhance the work ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... to career coaches, and investment advice that's considerate of their longer lifespans. Stoncius cites a recent white paper by Netwealth, which found that the most significant indicator of financial success for women is not to stress out about money. ...
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