THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

APRA, ASIC Issue Warning to Super Funds on Retirement Planning

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Only 33% of Australians aged 50-66 are confident they will have a financially comfortable retirement, and just 18% have a clear financial plan before leaving the workforce.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC to Review Super Fund Rules on Property, Credit Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

ASIC will examine fee disclosure rules for property and private credit investments following industry concerns about their impact.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Productivity Commission Calls for Digital Reporting Mandate

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

Interim report calls for compulsory digital financial reporting to boost productivity while warning against premature, economy-wide AI-specific regulation.

Australia Proposes New Rules to Promote Better Retirement Outcomes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The government has launched consultations on new reporting framework and voluntary best practices for super funds to improve retirement outcomes for members.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Reform Agenda Targets Investment, Tax and Capital Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

Government proposals on the table include changes to company tax, foreign investment rules, payments systems, and digital asset regulation.

Australia Proposes to Extend CSLR Levy Across Wider Financial Industry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/08/2025

Consultation paper proposes ways to deal with the financial advice sub-sector exceeding its statutory sub-sector levy cap by AUD 47.3 million.