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Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... was immediately implemented and there was minimal disruption to its operations," parent company Generation Development Group (GDG) said. "While this unauthorised access occurred through a third-party service provider, it was detected quickly by Generation ...

ETF Shares to launch two ETFs on ASX

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
ETF Shares is launching two new ETFs, providing investors with exposure to resource and commodity companies globally, expanding its product suite to five ETFs. The ETFS Global Lithium Miners ETF (ASX: VOLT) and the ETFS Global Pure Play Copper Miners ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
With more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, many business owners are urgently looking for the exit but finding they've left their planning too late. Their dilemma is a ripe opportunity for financial advisers. Speaking to Financial Standard, Exit ...

Qualitas appoints former Centuria head of FM

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
The ASX-listed fund manager brings in the head of funds management from Centuria to grow its direct real estate platform. Jesse Curtis has been appointed as the new head of direct real estate for the group's Australian business. In a media statement ...

ASIC bans another former MWL adviser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
ASIC has banned Sydney-based former financial adviser John Morgan from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business ...

Future Fund names new investment chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
Future Fund has appointed Richard Brandweiner as its new chief investment officer, effective 1 July 2026. Brandweiner was previously chief executive of Pendal Group from 2018 to 2023. Prior to that he was chief investment officer of First State Super ...

Praemium progresses automation, finalises local job cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
Turbocharging its workforce automation, Praemium has finalised restructuring the local information technology division that made several jobs redundant and is on track to save $9 million in salary expenses. This includes cost savings from the closure ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... provision of financial advice." Access to ATO Portal Meanwhile, a submission as part of the Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) reiterated the substantial client and business benefits in enabling financial adviser access to the ATO Portal. Both parties ...

Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has teased the release of the superannuation performance test reforms, saying they should be expected "in the coming days or weeks". While Chalmers did not say what the reforms will be, he was clear about what he does not want ...

ASX declares CHESS clearing services ready

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
ASX has confirmed CHESS Release 1 is ready for market open to provide clearing services. ASX is aiming to implement Release 2 of CHESS replacement in 2029. ASX said all approved market operators (AMO) advised they successfully connected to the new system ...