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Mercer reviews small caps, Aussie equities mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
Mercer Investments Australia has overhauled the fund manager line-up across its Australian equities and small-caps funds following an investment review, retaining some incumbents and awarding fresh mandates at the same time. Previously, the managers ...

Perfect regulatory certainty in digital economy not 'realistic': ASIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... earlier this year, which requires digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenised custody platforms (TCPs) to acquire an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) and oblige with consumer protection requirements. Bollen said 23 firms that contain crypto-related ...

RBA on hold, rate cuts expected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... to achieve that outcome, including increasing the cash rate target further if required." Commonwealth Bank head of Australian economics Belinda Allen said a hawkish tone was maintained on the inflation side of the mandate at the same time growth was ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has signed a statement on behalf of Australia's super sector to accelerate investments in critical minerals projects in G7 countries. The statement was formally adopted by a meeting of ...

ASIC moves to strengthen defences against financial scams

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has launched a new initiative aimed at helping consumers identify legitimate financial services websites and reducing the growing threat of imposter scams across the sector. ASIC is now collecting ...

HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
The super fund is launching 'Super Saturday' to help those that are missing out on the advantage from super tax benefits ahead of the end of the financial year. According to HESTA's research, based on a survey of 437 members in May 2026, more than half ...

Regulators push for stronger stress-testing capability, resilience

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... also highlighted the "ever-increasing scale, interconnectedness and importance of the superannuation sector in the Australian financial system." While superannuation funds usually stabilise markets during stress but can sometimes amplify shocks, APRA ...

AustralianSuper expands European footprint with new hire

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... investment officer in May, with Shaun Mannuell set to take on the role effective July 1. Manuell has led the fund's Australian equities team for 13 years, overseeing growth in internally managed equities from $1 billion to $100 billion for members. ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has warned the government's proposed capitals gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing reforms could unintentionally drive Australians towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a vehicle for residential ...

ASIC secures record $300m penalty over 'egregious' CFD misconduct

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... publish adverse publicity notices and directed to refund customers' net deposits. Court said the decision reinforced that Australian financial services licensees remain fully accountable for misconduct conducted under their licences. "Entities that profit ...