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Local advice sector an attractive opportunity for global PE firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
Local experts are observing a growing investment opportunity in Australian advice platforms that may not be as apparent for global investors, but since the sector is currently at its "infancy", many can capitalise on buying low and selling high. Speaking ...

FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
The Financial Services Council ( FSC ) has called for a significant overhaul of ASIC's supervisions of financial advice licensees, arguing stronger regulatory oversight is needed to better protect consumers following recent industry failures. In a white ...

ATO issues guidance on new LRBA rules for SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released new guidance for SMSFs affected by the looming limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) changes for residential property, with the SMSF Association (SMSFA) saying it provides important clarity for trustees ...

Perpetual rejects EQT bid again as growth continues

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
Perpetual has rejected EQT's latest $22.50 share takeover proposal, saying it does not reflect the value of the business, while agreeing to provide the private equity group with limited access to non-public information to determine whether it can ...

InvestStream, MUFG partner to enhance digital advice in super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
InvestStream is aiming to lead the delivery and expansion of personalised digital advice across super funds in a new partnership with MUFG Retirement Solutions. The strategic partnership aims to simplify the member engagement experience by combining ...

ETF Shares cuts fees on US technology ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
ETF Shares has reduced the management fee on its ETFS US Technology ETF (ASX:WWWW) positioning the fund as one of the lowest-cost options for Australian investors seeking exposure to leading US technology companies through the ASX. The management fee ...

Block Earner launches crypto-backed loan platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
Block Earner has launched Australia's first crypto-backed lending platform, which utilises Fireblocks' institutional-grade custody technology to safeguard clients' assets. The collaboration reflects a growing demand for fintechs and digital asset businesses ...

ASX chief financial officer retires

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
ASX chief financial officer Andrew Tobin will retire from his role after four years with the market operator. Tobin joined ASX in 2022 and has led the finance, treasury, strategy and corporate affairs teams through a period of significant change. "During ...

IFM acquires shopping centre portfolio for $300m

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
IFM Investors has acquired a shopping centre portfolio to be developed and built by Australian-owned developer-builder Oreana with a value of approximately $300 million, as it seeks to harness a surge in convenience-based shopping. The portfolio of ...

Special Feature: Beyond safekeeping

BRENDAN SWIFT  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
Bigger funds demand bigger capabilities. As Australia's super sector moves towards the trillion-dollar era, custodians are stepping out of the shadows and into a more strategic role, with data stewardship, private markets expertise and AI capability ...