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ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... authorise finfluencers to have adequate, documented arrangements in place to actively supervise their conduct, and to maintain records of that supervision. "Licensees remain responsible and liable for what their representatives say and do online," Kirkland ...

Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... any change to the performance test must uphold member outcomes as the core purpose of the test. Secondly, changes must maintain an objective standard or benchmark for fund performance. And third, any changes must be enduring to set the test up for long ...

Nearly $12bn leaves Challenger in March quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
Challenger saw $11.7 billion leave its funds management business in the third quarter, of which $3.4 billion came from negative market movements driven by the Middle East conflict. The lion's share of $8 billion were net outflows while the balance of ...

Aussie private credit shows strength, lures offshore investors: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... assets make it better suited to open-ended funds than traditional private equity? If so, private credit managers need to maintain rigorous discipline in managing capital flows and provide clear communication about redemption opportunities," the report ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
A new standard from the Financial Services Council aims to strengthen governance practices across superannuation platforms, including limiting unadvised members to simpler investments, enhancing due diligence of options, and greater oversight of advisers ...

Mutual Trust promotes executive to head of investment solutions

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
Family office Mutual Trust has promoted one of its directors to the newly created role to reinforce its contemporary wealth offering. Hemant Govan, previously head of research and portfolio management and stationed at the company for over nine years ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... "The reforms improve protections for taxpayers against tax agent misconduct, including poor and unlawful tax advice, and maintain community confidence in the integrity of the tax system." The proposed five new criminal offenses for unregistered tax preparers ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... the powerful role purpose plays in retirement happiness. People who volunteer, stay active in their communities, and maintain hobbies and interests consistently report higher levels of happiness," Mannix continued. "It goes to show that retirement really ...

NZ Super chair's term extended by two years

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... today, New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the extension reflects Williamson's strong leadership and will maintain stability and continuity of the manager of the $93 billion super fund. "It also maintains stability and continuity during the ...

Minchin Moore, Edney Ryan Wealth Management merge

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... operating under the latter's Australian financial services licence. Both firms are headquartered in Mosman, NSW, and will maintain a close working relationship, providing clients with access to a broader range of services and advice across Sydney ...