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AFCA membership extended for Shield, First Guardian-linked firms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... decision also affects Financial Services Group Australia, which is in liquidation, and MWL Financial Services, which is currently in administration. ASIC estimates 12,000 investors were impacted by the collapse of Shield and First Guardian but only about ...

AFM, PGIM announce exit from Qld retirement village developer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... Separately, PGIM appointed David Fassbender as head of Asia Pacific for the real estate business, effective July 1. He is currently deputy head of Asia Pacific and will succeed Benett Theseira who is retiring. Based in Tokyo, Fassbender will lead the ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... you're dealing with a life-changing event, worrying about tax shouldn't be part of the load." Cbus said members currently face different tax components, uplifts and rates depending on their age and how they take their payment, which creates unnecessary ...

ASX outlines upcoming plans to 'rebuild confidence'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... recognised its investment decisions must "reflect its position as an operator" of critical market infrastructure, which is currently on track based on its latest revision. Additionally, it is redefining its Accelerate program to ensure it delivers improvements ...

Magellan to merge with Barrenjoey for $906m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... Magellan share. Once finalised, Barclays' shareholding comes to 4.9% of the share capital of Magellan. Formica, who is currently Magellan chair, said the merger with Barrenjoey marks a "transformative step in Magellan's evolution," bringing together ...

US and Israel strike Iran: What it means for investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... global inflationary scare, which in turn may reduce the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, currently expected for later this year," he said. Principal Asset Management chief global strategist Seema Shah said any further escalation ...

Future Group to buy Towers Watson RSE licence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... Group entered an agreement with Willis Towers Watson in July 2025 to acquire the extended public offer licence and is currently awaiting regulatory approval, Financial Standard understands. While the licence was retained, the Towers Watson RSE was slowly ...

Victory Capital makes 'best-of-both-worlds' offer for Janus Henderson

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... Henderson brand and minimise disruption. Victory Capital said it has materially improved non-price terms compared to the currently contemplated offer with Trian, including no financing outs, full specific performance protection for Janus Henderson, a ...

WT Financial Group focuses on B2B strategy as profits grow

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... initiative continues to progress several acquisitions including Legacy Planning with multiple additional opportunities currently under development, Cullen said. "The Investco initiative represents an important strategic opportunity for WTL. It allows ...

Monetary policy decisions now 'more difficult': Bullock

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... we do our best," she said. In terms of where things are heading next, Bullock said there are more risks to the upside currently, but a patient approach is needed. "I think there was a recognition in February that inflation was now too high, and forecasts ...