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ASIC seeks compensation for Shield victims from EQT

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025

... Simplifier platforms who invested in Shield Master Fund. This is in addition to the initial claim for civil penalties and legal costs. ASIC confirmed the updated Statement of Claim, saying: "On 10 October 2025, ASIC sought to amend its proceeding to ...

ASIC slams licensees' lax offshoring governance

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025

... representatives' use of OSPs. "Failing to adequately supervise outsourced functions could result in the licensee failing to meet its legal obligations and cause harm to consumers. The more critical the outsourced function, the greater the risks involved. ...

Rest Super deputy CIO lands new gig

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025

Rest Super will say goodbye to one of its top investment leaders after Simon Esposito resigned from his role as head of private markets and deputy chief investment officer. The $93 billion superannuation fund for retail workers, confirmed it is currently ...

Netwealth separates itself from First Guardian: 'A case of fraud'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025

... "Our position remains that the First Guardian matter is a case of fraud and that Netwealth has complied with all relevant legal obligations," it said. "We acknowledge that ASIC's work is ongoing. Whilst it can take time for the relevant regulatory ...

ASIC raises alarm on auditor independence, conflicts of interest

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025

... from Hall Chadwick (NSW). While independence requirements are prescriptive under the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC said the legal framework "requires that auditors ensure that they are unaffected, and are seen to be unaffected, by influences that could ...

Australia dominates APAC real estate private credit raisings

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025

... "For investors, this creates access to scalable opportunities targeting net returns of 9-12%, supported by a transparent legal framework and a stable market environment." Meanwhile, Knight Frank director, capital advisory, global capital markets Simon ...

GROW recruits HESTA exec to lead product push

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025

Superannuation administrator GROW Inc has secured two heavyweight hires to spearhead its people and product functions. Trevin Erichsen has been named chief product officer, with HR specialist Marcus Waterreus taking on the role of chief people officer. ...

La Trobe shuts online portal access

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025

... capital, and the trust you have placed in La Trobe Financial, very seriously. We always take great care to comply with our legal responsibilities. We will work closely with ASIC to address the concerns that they have raised," Paton said. "We wish to ...

Federal court slams director for 'fanciful' asset valuation

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025

... services." "Firms dealing in financial products have an obligation to be licensed which ensures customers are afforded key legal protections provided by an Australian financial services licence. "ASIC took this action as it was concerned about the misrepresentations ...

Stockspot reduces fees to increase accessibility

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

... qualities. Instead, moving forward each client will still receive a personalised portfolio built from evidence-based ETFs, legal and beneficial ownership of their investments on individual HINs, automatic rebalancing to keep risk in check, and professional ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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