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'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... for purposes other than investment as disclosed to investors - as the liquidators' reports have revealed - is clearly fraud or theft causing loss to the superannuation funds and their members," Equity Trustees said. "We welcome the reform of MISs ...

MUFG scores administration mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... Clientfirst operating model. The partnership also covers contact centre support, online member services and security and fraud management. The transition, scheduled to complete in late 2026, will migrate accumulation, pension, and defined benefit members ...

ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act. We believe that First Guardian is primarily a case of alleged and widespread fraud, and that the focus should be on those parties. "The actions by regulators and government to expose the misconduct of now-banned ...

ASFA joins Finance Industry Council of Australia

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... being discussed," she said. Delahunty noted current priorities included the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, scam and fraud protections, and regulatory simplification with ASFA aiming to ensure superannuation perspectives are reflected as the policy ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... "original intent" by delivering quality services, clarifying eligibility requirements, slow rapid cost increases and address fraud. This means NDIS payments will reduce by $37.8 billion over the next four years. The government will provide $19.2 million ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... Meanwhile, the government will also provide $86.3 million over four years from July 1 to deliver Phase 2 of the Counter Fraud Strategy, which includes a focus on live monitoring for "high-risk" super changes. The funding for the strategy will also extend ...

Government plans 'standardised' assessment for NDIS

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... original intent by delivering quality services, clarifying eligibility requirements, slow rapid cost increases and address fraud. The changes are expected to reduce growth in NDIS payments by $37.8 billion over the next four years. "The government will ...

ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... the development of the SC3 Framework, a sector-driven initiative coordinated by ASFA to build resilience to cyber threats, fraud and scams by sharing threat intelligence across the industry." "I am very appreciative of the assistance, collective wisdom ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... compensate members for eligible losses incurred on their platform. It defines losses as "financial losses arising from external fraud or theft that result in the collapse of an investment product and would exclude losses attributable to ordinary investment ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

When Melinda Kee was sick with COVID-19, she took respite for one week. Kee saw it as an opportunity to tick off some personal administration she'd been meaning to get to, such as changing her pet and health insurance, and electricity and gas providers. ...

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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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