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Geoff Lloyd to lead Perpetual wealth spin-off

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
Former Perpetual chief executive Geoff Lloyd will become executive chair of the fund manager's wealth platform following its recent acquisition by Bain Capital. Earlier this week, Bain agreed to buy Perpetual Wealth Management, which has $21.9 billion ...

Solaris prepares to launch LIC for income seekers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... also provides a reinvestment opportunity for investors who relied on hybrids as a core income source after the phase-out of bank hybrids by APRA. "As a LIC, we can retain profits and build reserves, enabling smooth, regular dividend payments across market ...

Senate report provides fuel for CGT discount tweak

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... driving the housing crisis, and a simple tweak to tax is not a solution. This view is supported by advice from the Reserve Bank of Australia, citing Treasury and Grattan Institute analysis, which found reducing the discount would have a 'relatively modest' ...

Ironbark brings businesses under one national banner

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... services and solutions, underpinned by strong governance and a fiduciary-led mindset." Founded in 2009 by former Deutsche Bank colleagues Chris Larsen and Brendan Carpenter, the firm employs 128 advisers across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... dividend. Earlier in February, Challenger confirmed speculation that it was in discussions to acquire the ASX-listed non-bank lender as part of a consortium. If the transaction is successful, Challenger will hold no more than 25% of the total Pepper ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.1% at yesterday's meeting, citing a "material risk" that inflation will stay above the central bank's target range of 2-3%. The decision to hike was all but split, with five voting ...

ETFs grow in popularity for SMSF investors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... subordinated debt and domestic corporate bond ETFs were also up, with AUSIEX saying this was in response to the phasing out of bank hybrids. Non-advised SMSFs also continue to show more of a home bias, with just 6.4% of their portfolios in global equities ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
Treasury is proposing to overhaul the curriculum and learning outcomes for new entrants in financial advice, admitting that current requirements are "excessive compared to other professions". The new consultation proposes the pathway to becoming a financial ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... he is confident that Australia will not run out of fuel off the back of the current Middle East crisis. National Australia Bank has predicted that inflation could reach 5% by June. Commenting on this possibility, Chalmers told Sky News over the weekend ...

First Super names acting chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... Superannuation Trustee Office for Guild Group, an executive of ESSSuper and the head of financial planning at Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. Everett will lead the fund while the First Super board undertakes a formal recruitment process for the next chief ...