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Financial services CSLR Levy hits $198m

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) has increased the estimated FY27 levy to be paid by the financial services sector to $198.1 million, a $60.7 million increase from its initial estimate announced in November 2025. The latest update expects ...

WT Financial bets on scaling advice practices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
WT Financial (WTL) is betting on scaling advice practices by consolidating its Hubco strategy, under which it is selling its consumer-facing subsidiaries to its first Hubco investment, Titan Advice Group (TAG). It is divesting from its subsidiaries ...

Treasury publishes final report into the ERS

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... pathway to licensing for participants and improve ASIC's capabilities and knowledge of new technology and innovative business models. The review recommended as part of its broader regulatory strategy, ASIC should consider using thematic sandboxes ...

Perpetual rejects $2.5bn takeover offer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... scope to sweeten the deal further but will also draw a hardline on where value is reasonable. The reality with how the business has been managed, they might have the chance to reapproach down the track if management is unwilling to play ball at this ...

Centrepoint completes $3m client book acquisition

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... client books and employed advisers from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth further expanding its salaried financial advice business. The ASX-listed advice group confirmed final settlement of the transaction occurred July 1, following agreements announced ...

Investors Mutual founders launch new venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... former investment director and founder of Investors Mutual (IML) Anton Tagliaferro is launching a new fund management business, focussing on small caps, with a new fund already made available for investors. Fundamental Investment Management's first ...

Former IFM Investors director leads global PE firm's foray into Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... extensively across Australia, North America, Europe and Asia, successfully managing institutional relationships and driving business development initiatives. He is reporting to head of investor relations and senior partner Sebastian Lecaudey. Welcoming ...

Bell Potter launches private wealth platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... place. BFG co-chief executive Arnie Selvarajah said the platform forms part of a major digital transformation for the business, which includes an uplift to its client portal and a mobile app launching at the end of the month. It also "positions Bell ...

Tribunal shortens financial adviser's five-year ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... took effect on 28 November 2025. Henry was also banned from controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business and performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business, such as an officer, manager, employee ...

Esencia seals third merger

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... South Wales-based Cove Financial Group in a deal that brings around 650 clients and four financial advisers into the business. The Shellharbour-based advice firm is Esencia Wealth's third merger this year as it continues its ambition of advising 10,000 ...