Articles by Penny Pryor

Compliance, Legislation, Practice Management, Regulation

FAAA launches AML/CTF solution

The FAAA is launching a new digital solution to help its members meet their AML/CTF customer due diligence requirements.

The FAAA is launching a new digital solution to help its members meet their AML/CTF customer due diligence requirements.

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Business News, Property

Thinktank completes $1b RMBS transaction

Non-bank lender Thinktank has completed a $1 billion RMBS transaction, representing its third capital markets deal in 2025.

Non-bank lender Thinktank has completed a $1 billion RMBS transaction, representing its third capital markets deal in 2025.

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ETFs, Infrastructure, Investments

Two new ETFs released to market

Two new ETFs have been introduced to the ASX, delivering investors greater opportunities in the global equities and infrastructure sectors.

Two new ETFs have been introduced to the ASX, delivering investors greater opportunities in the global equities and infrastructure sectors.

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Retirement

Serious retirement savings gap noted

Many Australians could be substantially underprepared for retirement, according to research by Fidelity International.

Many Australians could be substantially underprepared for retirement, according to research by Fidelity International.

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Compliance, Regulation, Superannuation

Complex super rules cost thousands

Australians could be retiring with thousands of dollars more if the superannuation system was simplified.

Australians could be retiring with thousands of dollars more if the superannuation system was simplified.

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Appointments

FAAA announces new board members

The Financial Advice Association Australia has appointed two new board members to replace outgoing directors and made one reappointment.

The Financial Advice Association Australia has appointed two new board members to replace outgoing directors and made one reappointment.

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Auditing, Compliance, Cryptocurrency, Investments, Legislation, Regulation

Crypto audit guidelines issued

The ATO has provided auditors with a set of guidelines to assist them in the servicing of SMSFs with allocations to cryptocurrency.

The ATO has provided auditors with a set of guidelines to assist them in the servicing of SMSFs with allocations to cryptocurrency.

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Investments, Regulation

Research house scrutiny needed

More attention needs to be paid to the potential responsibilities of research houses following recent high-profile financial product collapses.

More attention needs to be paid to the potential responsibilities of research houses following recent high-profile financial product collapses.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, SMSF

Advice-related complaints surge

Complaints to AFCA regarding investments and advice jumped in the last financial year, with a significant number relating to the use of SMSFs.

Complaints to AFCA regarding investments and advice jumped in the last financial year, with a significant number relating to the use of SMSFs.

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Appointments, SMSFA

SMSF Association boosts tech team

The SMSF Association has bolstered its technical team with a new appointment to assist members through the current period of change and reform.

The SMSF Association has bolstered its technical team with a new appointment to assist members through the current period of change and reform.

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