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Second bidder emerges for Equity Trustees

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... It also failed to act in the best financial interests of its members, do all things necessary to ensure the financial services covered by its AFSL were provided efficiently, honestly and fairly. ASIC also alleges it increased exposure to Shield by members ...

Perpetual hit with double whammy redemption, impairment

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... finalisation of the company's financial statements. Perpetual will release in its FY26 results on August 27. The financial services group recently rejected EQT's $22.50 share takeover proposal, saying it does not reflect the value of the business. ...

Federal Court confirms Netwealth's First Guardian failures

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... commencing to uplift platform trustees' investment governance under a new consultation as part of minster for financial services Daniel Mulino's reform package unveiled this week. "Superannuation trustees are a critical safeguard for Australians' retirement ...

Zurich completes ClearView takeover

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
Zurich Financial Services Australia has completed its acquisition of ClearView Wealth, with the insurer now the registered holder of all ClearView shares. The scheme of arrangement was approved by ClearView shareholders on 27 July 2026 and by the Supreme ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
From the advice sector to super funds, reactions to the sweeping reforms announced by the minister for financial services Daniel Mulino have been broad. Industry superannuation funds have welcomed financial advice reforms announced yesterday, which ...

HESTA appoints new heads of risk and finance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... served as chief risk officer since September 2023. Haviland brings over 25 years' experience in banking, financial services and superannuation, specialising in risk, assurance and governance. "James's technical expertise and depth of experience ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... billion in retirement savings and will subsequently bestow the three major regulators new powers. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino announced three core reforms, one of which will stem "harmful lead generation" that largely emanates via social ...

Asset management tops salaries in product management, marketing

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... communications managers ($130k-$150k) and digital marketing managers ($140k-$160k) sit at the upper end. Across financial services, tech, professional services and government, the median salary for a data scientist is between $160,000 and $180,000, while ...

New investment governance provider for AFSL launches

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
A new investment governance service provider has opened its doors for small to medium-sized Australia financial services licence (AFSL) holders to enhance and strengthen their governance frameworks. Founded by three former Russell Investments directors ...

Fiducian Group statutory profit falls 28%

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... also added. Net inflows of $264 million were received on the Fiducian platform during the year from Fiducian Financial Services. It is also steadily expanded its digital advice solutions, while additional staff and application of artificial intelligence ...