Super trustees in the ASIC firing line as Commissioner Danielle Press warns them about communications to members over performance failure. ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb unveils proposals to claw back merger powers. And ATO Assistant Commissioner Faith Harako talks about the role of Tax is the ESG equation in the latest edition of The Standard, which includes more than 20 regulatory and policy updates, as well as speeches and media releases.
ACCC
Reform of merger laws critical for Australia’s economic transition
Most gamers enjoy fast connections as online gaming experience measured for first time
ACCC seeks further views on ANZ's proposed acquisition of Suncorp Bank
Bank impersonation scams robbing Australians of their life savings
ASIC
Super trustees need to focus more on members in communications about performance failure
Good practices for handling whistleblower disclosures
Information Sheet 278: Inventory of superannuation trustee transparency and disclosure obligations
APRA
Public consultation on banks’ points of presence data
Updates to FAQs on the Superannuation Data Transformation project
AASB
ABS
Unemployment rate remains at 3.5% in March
Overseas Arrivals and Departures, Australia - February 2023
Construction turnover recovers in February
Monthly Household Spending Indicator - February 2023
Monthly Business Turnover Indicator - February 2023
Monthly Business Turnover Indicator - February 2023
ATO
Alternative pathways in resolving tax disputes
AFCA
Overview of insolvent financial firm complaints and unpaid compensation
RBA
Contents: Financial Stability Review – April 2023 | RBA
NEW ZEALAND | AOTEAROA
Retail card spending increases in March 2023
New report highlights pressures on Aotearoa New Zealand’s freshwater
Major shakeup will see affordable water reforms led and delivered regionally
RBNZ
Demand for better housing one factor in creating unsustainable house prices — Discussion Paper