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Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) supports Treasury's proposed education reforms for financial advisers, noting they will provide significant flexibility for new entrants without reducing the rigour of the current settings. With ...

Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... have been trying to progress this work for some time, as you know. I want to be really clear that I have absolutely no interest in watering down or ditching the performance test. I see it as a really crucial part of the superannuation system," Chalmers ...

HUB24 sees $4bn net inflows, advances HTFS takeover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
HUB24 has reported strong Q3 results delivering platform net inflows of $4 billion, up 9% on the prior corresponding period (pcp) when excluding large migrations. Platform funds under administration (FUA) as at March 31 was $127.8 billion, up 25% on ...

Government rolls out relief via National Reconstruction Fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
The federal government is bringing forward over $6 billion in concessional capital, including zero interest loans, to support local businesses affected by global disruptions. The $1 billion Economic Resilience Program, $5 billion Net Zero Fund, and ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... role in supporting economic growth," Chalmers said. "More trade and investment between Australia and the UK is in the interest of both countries, and that's what this MoU is all about. "Its goal is to support an investment environment that helps superannuation ...

Regal Partners' FUM drops by $0.6bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... the quarter as the conflict between US and Iran escalated, Regal Partners said. The conflict drove up prices of oil and interest rates, it said, alongside weaker global equity markets. Performance in hedge funds dropped by $800 million whereas equity ...

K2 AM to close small cap ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
K2 Asset Management (KAM) is shutting its small cap ETF for failing to achieve sufficient scale after nearly 11 years. The K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund Complex ETF (ASX: KSM) is winding down with the last trading day set for May 15. Incepted on ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... normalised. This scenario would support a more favourable growth outlook," Rest said. "If the situation persists, higher interest rates for longer could slow global economic activity. Given these uncertainties, we expect market volatility to remain for ...

NZ Super Fund in court defeat over human rights issues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... as possible. "We recognise that we are investing on behalf of all New Zealanders, and that gives people a legitimate interest in how we manage the fund," she said. "We will thoroughly evaluate today's decision and determine how best to respond to it. ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... the option's distribution profile and growth dynamics, how the issuer or responsible entity manages conflicts of interest, and consider any external research or ratings of the product. The FSC also wants to see the ongoing monitoring of options' ...