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ASIC to take 'balanced' stance on super advertising ban rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
The corporate regulator said it promises to take a "balanced" approach to enforcing new rules around any advertising of superannuation funds during the employee onboarding process, which take effect in a few weeks. From July 1, trustees and employers ...

Janus Henderson continues PM expansion with acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
Janus Henderson is continuing to strengthen its presence in private markets across Europe with the acquisition of a $2 billion private markets investment manager in Germany. Rantum Capital is set to be bought out by Janus Henderson for an undisclosed ...

Former Brite Advisors responsible manager banned

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... and proper person means that a person conducts themselves with honesty, integrity and sound judgement," ASIC said. The regulator found that during examinations in October 2021 and July 2022 relating to the affairs of Brite Advisors, Duffy failed to disclose ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
It's not just Australia that is dealing with an aging population, in fact the World Health Organisation estimates by 2030, one in six people will be aged 60 years or over. At that time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase ...

CALI seeks life insurers exemption from lead generation ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said it will argue a strong case for exemption for life insurance lead generation to not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of the financial system. The government ...

Franklin Templeton's Western AM hit with US$100m penalty

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... allocate favourable trades to certain portfolios, which conversely allocated unfavourable trades to other portfolios. The regulator found the fund manager failed to take reasonable steps to ensure Leech's actions were consistent with the firm's ...

King's honours list lauds two super fund chiefs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... recognised for her "significant service to finance through regulatory reform in the industry," having first worked with the regulator as a board member in 2021. Cole was named deputy chair in 2022 and will step down from the position on June 30. Elsewhere ...

HESTA extends decades-long partnership with J.P. Morgan

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
J.P. Morgan will continue to deliver custodial and fund services for the $102 billion super fund for a further five years, extending their partnership to more than 30 years. The reappointment followed an independent review and will see J.P. Morgan continuing ...

More aggressive than ever: ASIC defends First Guardian investigation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... attending the first parliamentary committee after taking over the role, said the investigation is continuing and the regulator's first focus has been on protecting investor funds and taking freezing actions. Early last year, ASIC froze the assets of ...

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The app is Australia's first licensed advice platform on mobile and operates under Otivo's Australian financial services licence ...