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News, insights and resources as they unfold. Stay up-to-date with the issues affecting super.
30 September 2021
October set to be a big month for regulatory reform; More APRA FAQs on data transformation; ASIC amends IDR guidance ahead of Oct 5 start date; APRA moves to strengthen investment governance; ATO confirms updates to Choice of Fund form; Update to critical Infrastructure reforms; AIST to host roundtable on Retirement income covenant Exposure Draft; Common ownership inquiry transcript
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23 September 2021
Treasury clarifies issues on DDO and stapling; APRA finalise reporting standards; ASIC releases anti-hawking guidance; Standard guidance on insurance in superannuation; Common ownership inquiry drills down on super; Financial adviser numbers hit five year low: Rainmaker; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation
16 September 2021
Performance test, stapling, data transformation, early release & more
09 September 2021
AIST calls on government to address concerns on new disclosure requirements; ASIC publishes guidance on breach reporting; APRA Connect goes live; ATO issues warning on newly-opened accounts; Colonia First State liable for misleading super members; APRA’s Climate Vulnerability Assessments could be extended to super and insurance; APRA stakeholders raise concerns about the cost burden of regulation
02 September 2021
Review of occupational exclusions in default insurance in MySuper products; APRA open to tweaking benchmarks used in performance test; New law will make it easier for victim-survivors of family violence to get their fair share of super entitlements; More work needed on internal dispute resolution: ASIC; Government releases Financial Accountability Regime Bill for consultation;
26 August 2021
APRA performance test update; Design and distribution obligations notification requirements; ATO alert on suspicious activity with SuperMatch; Westpac subsidiaries to pay $10.5 million penalty for breaches of best interests duty; Insurance, intra-fund advice, misconduct and communications to be key ASIC priorities in super;
19 August 2021
Govt wants funds to report financials twice a year to ASIC, APRA Connect update, New FAQs on data transformation, International pension body warns of dangers in releasing pension savings in response to the pandemic, More clarity on ministerial powers in relation to FAR: AIST submission, Inquiry into affordable housing
12 August 2021
Flexibility and advice key to retirement income strategies: AIST submission; Super clearing houses excluded from DDO; DDO - ASIC highlights that trustees should share their TMDs with distributors ahead of start date; New APRA FAQs on data transformation; Explanatory statement for anti-hawking regulations; AFCA Panel Member Expressions of Interest; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation
05 August 2021
Parliament inquiry into common ownership announced; Concerns raised about impact of disclosure requirements on price sensitive assets; Super funds in ‘drivers seat’ to deliver good TPD cover; ASIC sues AMP for fees for no service; Six retail financial advice organisations have paid $1.86 billion in compensation; APRA’s guidance on climate; APRA letter on YFYS;
29 July 2021
ATO provides details on employer stapling process; ASIC seeks feedback on Cost Recovery Statement; Clarification on Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR); Guide to auditing risk culture; AFCA appoints six new ombudsmen; ASIC makes minor amendments to Regulatory Guide 221; ATO releases draft tax ruling on income tax: superannuation contributions; Super on paid parental leave video