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Viridian targets double-digit growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Viridian Financial chief executive Raamy Shahien told Financial Standard he is focused on continuing to grow the business through hires and more mergers and acquisitions (M&A), targeting a double-digit growth rate. "We've always been clear that ...

Dimon warns private credit crisis will hurt retail investors most

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
JPMorgan Chase chair and chief executive Jamie Dimon says while the current private credit crisis does not pose a systemic risk, retail investors will be among the worst affected should 'anything go wrong'. In his annual letter to shareholders ...

CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... the premiums for Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) cover are rising a whopping 43.5%. In a statement to Financial Standard, a CSC spokesperson said the superannuation sector as a whole is seeing an increase in TPD claims, driven by a rise in mental ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... new licensing and operational standards. However, Digital Economy Council of Australia chair Paul Derham told Financial Standard said while the DAP authorisation is "pretty well" understood, the authorisation for TCP may require greater clarity with ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his address at the National Press Club to stress the importance of economic sovereignty to support national resilience. Albanese said the government is focused on ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... manage it proactively." CALI added that in 2019 the life insurance industry took voluntary action to introduce a mandatory standard to restrict the use of predictive genetic test results in underwriting. CALI said the rapid evolution of genetic science ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... for life," State Street Investment Management head of Australian investments Jonathan Shead said. "Australia is a gold standard, poised to build one of the best retirement systems in the world. We believe as an industry, have both the opportunity and ...

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... accuracy of information and advice they provide to their clients and must ensure that services are provided to a competent standard. To comply with the competency requirements in the Code of Professional Conduct and Determination 62/2026, tax practitioners ...

APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... the proposed floor for the risk allowance and treatment of the AILP in the credit spread stress charge under Prudential Standard LPS 114 Capital Adequacy: Asset Risk Charge. After carefully weighing the feedback received, APRA said it determined the ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... of options. Hostplus has confirmed that one such option that may be made available is digital assets, with Financial Standard understanding the fund's assessment is in its early stages and no decision has been made yet. At its 2025 annual member meeting ...