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ASIC report on life insurance in superannuation
ASIC report on life insurance in superannuation and actions for superannuation trustees. In this Insight, we highlight further action superannuation trustees should be taking as identified in the Report against the backdrop of their regulatory obligations. ...
Quality of Advice Review final report - a snapshot
We provide an overview of the recommendations and implications for industry. If fully implemented, the changes would be the most radical overhaul of the financial advice laws since FoFA. ...
Allens advises RBA on Central Bank Digital Currency pilot
The use of the pilot CBDC was tested by approved market participants in a diverse set of use cases, with the goal to understand potential business models, use cases and economic benefits, as well a ...
Allens advises AustralianSuper and Singtel on Axicom acquisition
The deal will see ATN – which is owned by AustralianSuper and Singtel – double its mobile tower footprint, with the addition of Axicom's 2,000 metro and outer-metro telecommunication sites. 'We are ...
APRA finalises its guidance on investment governance in superannuation (SPG 530)
After two years of consultation on investment governance practices in superannuation, APRA has recently released the final Prudential Practice Guide (Investment Governance) (SPG 530). ...
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace: what do employers need to consider?
In this Insight, our cross-practice experts cover the employment, safety, privacy, regulatory, insurance and liability considerations that confront employers navigating these complex and rapidly changing public health settings. ...
Commissioner victorious in taxing cross-border trust distributions of capital gains
The Full Federal Court has confirmed a controversial view held by the Commissioner of Taxation (the Commissioner) on the taxation of capital gains from non-taxable Australian property made by Australian resident discretionary trusts that are distributed to foreign resident beneficiaries. ...
The draft FAR bill has finally landed
In this Insight we provide a brief snapshot of the new regime as well as provide timing, guidance and key considerations you need to start thinking about now. ...
Setting a new standard: a guide to APRA's operational risk management reforms
Given the tight timeframes proposed, APRA regulated entities should begin to review their operational risk management processes and arrangements against draft CPS 230 – see our practical implementation guide here. ...