TREASURY

Superannuation

The Government has released the consultation paper for the definition of superannuation, putting forward one proposed objective and two alternatives....

Policy & Regulation

The Government has released draft legislation implementing two recommendations made by the Australian Law Reform Commission relating to improving financial services legis...

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Funds management

The Government is today releasing a consultation paper on developing an Australian climate risk disclosure framework which could see financial institutions required to pr...

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Policy & Regulation

The Treasury is seeking feedback from the public on regulatory frameworks for buy now, pay later arrangements. ...

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Funds management

In its annual review, the IMF has said the Australian economy is “on a narrow path for a soft landing” but continued monetary and fiscal policy tightening is needed....

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People & Products

The Treasury has appointed a new chair for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to replace Wayne Byres....

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Financial planning

The Financial Planning Association of Australia has urged the Government to extend the freeze on the ASIC levy for one more year, among several Budget recommendations....

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Policy & Regulation

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has launched a review of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ensure it is the “world’s best central bank”. ...

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Financial planning

Unemployment is forecast to reach 3.75% in the September quarter of 2022, the lowest since 1974, with the Government signalling rising wages as the ticket out of inflatio...

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Financial planning

ACSI is pleased to see the Senate block reforms to proxy advice saying the system had already been working well to deliver quality advice that supports investors and mill...

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Financial planning

Extending the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort to wholesale investors could open up ‘gaming’ of the system by those who could afford court costs, according to the Stock...

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Financial planning

The cost to sit the financial adviser exam will be higher than initial estimates as it moves to being run by the corporate regulator and any Standard 3 amendment responsi...

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Superannuation

The Government has introduced a bill that aims to improve equity in the superannuation system, allow a larger amount of super to be removed for a first home deposit, and ...

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Financial planning

There needs to be a better recognition of previous study undertaken by financial planners, and in particular continuing professional development studies, according to the...

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Policy & Regulation

While the other regulators grew their staff numbers, the Budget papers point to a net loss for ASIC. ...

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