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Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... decades of savings, we are asking retirees to do something that feels completely counter-intuitive - to start spending. That change requires financial guidance and support," Mannix said. "Older Australians want a guaranteed regular income in retirement ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

The Life Insurance Code of Practice should be strengthened to reflect the growing mental health crisis, better support vulnerable customers and improve the claims-handling process. These are the key themes that emerged in the newly published Life Insurance ...

NZ Super chair's term extended by two years

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

John Williamson will continue to chair the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation for a further two years, following his appointment in March 2024. His term will now conclude in October 2028. Announcing the reappointment today, New Zealand Finance ...

ASIC concerns over Interprac sale 'unfounded': Sequoia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... not. Under ASX Listing Rule 11.2, a listed entity must seek the approval of shareholders where it is making a significant change that involves disposing of its "main undertaking", referring to key assets or businesses. Sequoia said it expected the ASX ...

AMP head of corporate pensions departs

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... made an absolutely stellar contribution over four decades, guiding teams through significant transformation and regulatory change, always with a strong focus on customers, our people and disciplined execution," Vernon said. "Most recently, as head of ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

Super Consumers Australia has called for the government to focus on reforms that will actually protect people, warning against ineffective measures and those that will harm victims. It raised concerns over the proposal to remove the 'but for test' from ...

Div 296 requires fixing before finalisation: Industry

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

Industry bodies have raised concerns over the drafted Division 296 regulations, warning the current design could create unnecessary complexity, higher compliance costs and unfair outcomes. The bill passed the Parliament last month, and was followed ...

Coinbase receives AFSL, plans product expansion

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... highest standards of consumer protection and regulatory compliance." He added Coinbase is well-prepared for the regulatory change, welcoming former ASIC supervisor Adam Judd as chief operating officer in December 2025. Judd will also be the responsible ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

Treasury is proposing a barrage of reforms that will curb dubious lead generator and superannuation switching activities and make platforms more accountable for the products they offer members. The Enhancing member protections in the superannuation ...

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... Mulino is seeking options on how the CSLR can remain sustainable and effective, floating reforms that will potentially change its structure and how it is funded. "The proposals are intended to improve the predictability and structure of funding arrangements ...

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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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