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Sequoia gives InterPrac sale a second shot

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Sequoia Financial Group said it has appointed an independent advisor to undertake a sale process of InterPrac Financial Planning. Sequoia did not name which company it has been engaging with for the potential sale. "This process is at an early stage ...

Vanguard adds floating rate ETF, managed fund to product suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Vanguard has launched an Australian floating rate bond index strategy, available through both an ETF and a managed fund format. The Vanguard Australian Floating Rate Bond Index ETF (ASX: VFLT) has been listed on the ASX, and became the firm's first ...

Half of Australians lack retirement plan: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Nearly half of working-age Australians approaching retirement do not have a retirement plan, raising concerns about long-term financial preparedness and confidence, according to Vanguard. The 2026 How Australia Retires report, based on a survey of more ...

AFCA moves to reinstate APT Strategy, opens doors for victims

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
The Australian Fiduciaries-linked APT Strategy has been reinstated as a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), paving the way for victims to come forward. AFCA today announced APT Strategy, which is in liquidation, is once again ...

Bathla collapse rattles private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
Property developer Bathla Group went into voluntary administration yesterday, raising fears that investors will pull back from private credit funds exposed to the sector. In response, MA Financial has introduced a temporary monthly redemption limit ...

AllianceBernstein launches emerging markets active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
AllianceBernstein (AB) has launched an active emerging market ETF on TMX Australia, expanding its local exchange traded offering and giving investors access to it Strategic Core equities strategy. The AB Emerging Markets Strategic Core Equities Funds- ...

FSC raises the bar for PC managers with fresh standards

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released a new standard and guidance note for members on private markets, with a special focus allocated for private credit managers. Both the FSC Standard No. 30: Private Markets Best Practice Principles (mandatory) ...

Netwealth profit hit by First Guardian costs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
Netwealth reported record underlying earnings and funds under administration in FY26, though its statutory result was weighed down by $74 million in after-tax costs related to the First Guardian Master Fund collapse. The platform provider incurred a ...

AIA Australia rejigs retail team, appoints new lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
AIA Australia's restructure of its retail business will see two senior leaders depart while a new chief retail insurance officer has been appointed to take charge of the next phase of growth. Chief retail insurance and advice officer Pina Sciarrone ...

Advised clients more satisfied despite heightened costs: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
A new report highlighting the value of financial advisers indicates clients are even more satisfied despite a higher cost of seeking advice. According to Russell Investments' annual Value of an Adviser Report, which surveyed almost 1000 Australians ...