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FAAA calls for rethink on trust tax overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
The Financial Advice Association (FAAA) has urged the federal government to reconsider its proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts, warning the reforms could impose significant costs on small businesses, financial advisers and lower income Australians ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... the total complaints lodged, investment and advice complaints have seen the steepest increase in FY26, data from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) shows. AFCA received a record 119,949 complaints in the 12 months to June end, the highest ...

Apostle names new head of distribution

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... manager, bringing more than 20 years' experience managing institutional client relationships across global and Australian asset managers. She has held senior roles with T. Rowe Price, Yarra Capital Management, Franklin Templeton, GMO Australia and ...

NSW director disqualified over $7m SMSF scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... The Federal Court found Dawson contravened his duties by allowing the company to be used in a scheme that defrauded Australian investors of approximately $7 million in superannuation funds. PW Kitt operated fake websites impersonating real, licensed ...

Acclime acquires Melbourne's Polar 993

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... independent trustee and fund administration business from Melbourne. The Hong Kong-based firm is acquiring Polar 993, an Australian financial services licensee providing trustee, responsible entity, custody, and compliance services for fund managers ...

Crypto traders surge, Swyftx expands into mainstream assets

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
Nearly 2.4 million Australian now hold cryptocurrency, according to new research, as local exchange Swyftx announced it is the first domestic crypto platform to offer both traditional asset classes alongside digital assets. Investment Trends' inaugural ...

ASIC sues First Guardian-linked auditors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
ASIC has commenced proceedings against Auditeo Australia and two auditors for their involvement in the First Guardian Master Fund failure. ASIC alleges that unqualified audit reports on First Guardian and its compliance plan for the 2020 to 2024 financial ...

Insignia divests Antares Capital, Fairview stake to Janus Henderson

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... the terms of which were not disclosed. Antares Fixed Income will be integrated into Janus Henderson's existing Australian fixed interest business, while Antares Equities will become part of Janus Henderson's global equities platform. Fairview ...

Colchester launches first two ETFs in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... Colchester for many years, and the launch of its first ETFs represents a natural extension of its long-term commitment to Australian investors. "The launch reflects growing demand for transparent, high-quality fixed income solutions and provides investors ...

ASIC simplifies compliance with beneficial ownership reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... controls or has significant economic exposure to listed entities in Australia. From December 4, entities listed on Australian financial markets will become subject to enhanced substantial holding disclosure and beneficial ownership disclosure obligations. ...