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Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% in the 12 months to February 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The 3.7% annual CPI inflation to February eased slightly from the 3.8% annual CPI inflation to January," ABS head of ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has named its inaugural chief scams officer, as flagged earlier this month. David Lacey has been appointed to the newly created role. Most recently, Lacey was the founder and chief executive of IDCARE ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... including Xero, NextDC, Seek, REA Group and Pro Medicus. While the ASX 20 only has exposure to four companies in the consumer space, ex-20 has multiple options to pick from including JB Hi-Fi, Light and Wonder, Treasury Wine Estates and Flight Centre. ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... positive capture by the EU. "Over time, clearer labelling rules and phase-outs/grandfathering arrangements will reduce consumer confusion and help EU producers better differentiate authentic products on Australian shelves," the report said. "In parallel ...

APRA greenlights Insignia Financial takeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... Insignia Financial shareholders, and the court. It was already approved by ASIC, the ASX and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Insignia said its board continues to unanimously recommend shareholders vote in favour of the takeover at ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... petrol to service stations. "We're increasing surveillance, doubling penalties for misconduct and empowering the consumer watchdog to get to the bottom of what's going in the fuel sector." Chalmers said there is more the government is working ...

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... debate following the failures of Shield and First Guardian. "It is simply not correct to infer that a superannuation consumer who has switched out of a default fund on the recommendation of a financial adviser has necessarily been subject to predatory ...

Geoff Lloyd to lead Perpetual wealth spin-off

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... chief executive in 2012. He remained in the role until mid-2018 before moving to MLC. He currently chairs the direct-to-consumer investment platform Stake, the advice platform DASH Technology Group, and iExtend. Lloyd has also been involved in non-profit ...

Government looks to better define roles of regulators

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... where there are sensible guardrails." Mulino also flagged lead generation as an ongoing issue which can lead to great consumer harm. "We're going to also consult on additional proposals to curb inappropriate lead generation," Mulino said. He added ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... regulatory change driven exits, and the lengthy qualification process for new entrants all contribute. "Despite this, consumer need for financial advice is rising. The consequence is a widening gap between supply and demand." The FAAA said the demand ...