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APRA ups scrutiny of unlisted property in super

The prudential regulator will more closely examine the valuation methodologies super funds deploy to value private assets to address an emerging gap between the performance of listed and unlisted property.

Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 27th Jan 2023 | More
Small-biz restructuring scheme shows success, but slow uptake

In the first 18 months of the new restructuring framework for small businesses, more than 90 per cent of proposed restructuring plans have been approved by creditors. Despite slow early uptake, ASIC says more small businesses are benefitting from the reforms in 2023.

Lisa Uhlman | 25th Jan 2023 | More
  • ASIC commissioner cuts 5-year term early to join Vanguard

    The respected lawyer will not see out his contract with the corporate regulator after accepting a role in the commercial sector.

    Tahn Sharpe | 20th Jan 2023 | More
    Tax deductibility review tackles ‘barrier to entry’ for investors seeking advice

    The ATO recently announced a rule review that could see the cost of advice fees become tax deductible, a change many in the industry say would expand access to quality financial advice by making it more affordable.

    Nicki Bourlioufas | 18th Jan 2023 | More
  • Looming gas, coal price caps crunch energy producers

    In a special sitting Thursday, Parliament will vote on proposed price caps for coal and gas, which the government says will help curb soaring energy bills. Producers, which oppose the plan, have already seen their share prices drop.

    Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 14th Dec 2022 | More
    With DDO stop orders, ASIC steps up marketing scrutiny

    The corporate regulator reports it has issued 21 stop orders against companies over marketing of financial products since new design and distribution obligations went into effect last October, with the rate of enforcement picking up in recent months.

    Lisa Uhlman | 13th Dec 2022 | More
    ASIC pullback on $500K threshold sparks SMSF narrative change

    The regulator’s recent removal of a controversial $500,000 minimum-balance guidance for self-managed superannuation funds provides an opportunity to re-engage with lower-balance funds that have been steered away from SMSFs, the SMSF Association says.

    Tahn Sharpe | 13th Dec 2022 | More
    ASIC hits Vanguard funds over ‘greenwashing’ tobacco claims

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is making good on promises to combat greenwashing, issuing its second set of fines against a company for misrepresenting the ESG bona fides of an investment product.

    Lisa Uhlman | 7th Dec 2022 | More
    Labor’s IR law puts investor focus on employers, unions

    The most contentious aspect of the federal government’s new industrial relations rules centres on multi-employer bargaining, which critics say will create wage pressure and add to inflation. There is some common ground, however.

    Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 2nd Dec 2022 | More
  • ASX drops plan to replace CHESS with blockchain, writes off $250M

    The long-running project has been shelved after a devastating Accenture report cited multiple areas of concern. ASIC chair Joe Longo said the ASX “failed to demonstrate appropriate control”.

    Tahn Sharpe | 18th Nov 2022 | More
    Australia goes from crypto leader to lagger

    Clanz COO Stuart Burnicle believes Australia will see wider crypto adoption, despite running well behind many other countries in regulation.

    Ishan Dan | 18th Nov 2022 | More
    Gas companies in firing line as Chalmers flags intervention

    With the new federal budget forecasting skyrocketing energy prices, the government is under increasing pressure to intervene. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ruled out government handouts and is seeking regulatory solutions.

    Lachlan Buur-Jensen | 11th Nov 2022 | More