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SMSFs' risk appetite to change under Division 296: Wilson

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025

The controversial superannuation tax will likely see an exodus of SMSF capital from emerging companies as they look to avoid growth companies, a discussion paper says. Following its initial discussion paper and petition on Division 296, Wilson Asset ...

Betashares gearing up to expand Wealth Builder product suite

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025

Betashares has registered a new managed investment scheme, which possibly signals the expansion of its Wealth Builder geared ETF product suite, launched in April last year. The Betashares Wealth Builder Global Shares Geared (30-40% LVR) Complex ETF ...

AFCA urges adviser clarity on SMSF wholesale investor test

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is urging financial advisers to gain clarity and better understanding on whether the wholesale investor test applies when advising SMSFs. Even if SMSF trustees have extensive investment experience ...

New SMSF industry body launches

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025

The SMSF Innovation Council has launched to provide the SMSF sector with education, advocacy and a best-practice framework to help navigate the digital assets landscape. Chaired by Kate Cooper, the initiative is focused on collaborating and sharing ...

Firms rebuffing AFCA determinations should be named: FAAA, professional bodies

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and four other professional bodies are urging the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to name and shame financial firms that fail to follow through on a determination as more than 60 have ...

ASIC takes action on Australian Fiduciaries

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 JUN 2025

ASIC is investigating Queensland financial services firm Australian Fiduciaries, which has $160 million of investor money, and seeks asset preservation orders and the appointment of receivers. ASIC believes that about 600 retail investors have invested ...

MP says Coalition will 'fight to the death' over $3m super tax

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says the Coalition will "fight to the death" to ensure the taxing of unrealised capital gains is abandoned. Appearing on the Today show this morning, Canavan and Greens leader Larissa Waters debated the viability of the ...

LGT Crestone, AUSIEX acquisitions finalised

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025

AUSIEX has finalised its acquisition of FIIG Holdings, while LGT Crestone's takeover of Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (CBA) private wealth business has completed. AUSIEX, which is a subsidiary of Nomura Research Institute (NRI), has now expanded ...

Industry funds feast, retail funds snack, corporate funds freefall

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025

APRA's quarterly superannuation statistics have lifted the lid on the ongoing battle for Australia's retirement assets; industry funds charged forward, retail funds made gains without breaking into a sprint, while corporate funds retreated further. ...

New SMSF trustees drive financial advice uptake

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025

Trustees of newly established self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are behind a surge in the uptake of financial advice, according to a Vanguard/Investment Trends SMSF report. The report, while showing that adviser influence is growing in new SMSF set-ups ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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