A new Treasury financial services regulatory initiatives grid will work with ASIC to reduce compliance burdens for financial services firms, particularly those which are small or medium-sized businesses.

In the latest Meet the Manager profile, Money Management speaks with 4D Infrastructure CEO, CIO and portfolio manager Sarah Shaw.

The fact there has already been two enforceable undertakings this year, including one from a former adviser, compared to just five in 2023 indicates ASIC is returning to its litigation era, according to Hall & Wilcox.

The case management hearing for AMP’s BOLR proceedings to approve the $100 million settlement sum has been given a rescheduled date after two cancellations.

Financial advisers’ appetite for active ETFs as a cost-effective investment solution continues to grow, according to Dimensional Fund Advisors, as advice firms look to manage costs while servicing more clients.

Over $1 billion in inflows went into international equity ETFs with two funds receiving over $150 million each in February, according to Betashares.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opened a consultation into the design of the annual superannuation performance test, canvassing views on a range of reform options.

Advice practices say salaries are taking up almost half of their revenue as the battle for talent heats up in an environment of adviser shortage, according to Business Health and the FAAA.