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ASIC draws parallels between ASX and super trustee failures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has urged superannuation trustees to make good use of member data to better understand their needs as they move towards and through retirement. Speaking at an industry event, Constant said retirement is seen as an isolated ...

Federal Court confirms Netwealth's First Guardian failures

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
The Federal Court has declared Netwealth Superannuation Services and Netwealth Investments contravened the Corporations Act in relation to the First Guardian Master Fund. ASIC commenced proceedings against Netwealth after accepting a court enforceable ...

Frontier Advisers brings Segal Macro, LCP partnership to close

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... managers," Frontier Advisers said. "This recognised the need for manager evaluation to take account of local client needs, regulatory settings, market structures and other regional nuances. The firms also collaborated on sharing market insights and regional ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
From the advice sector to super funds, reactions to the sweeping reforms announced by the minister for financial services Daniel Mulino have been broad. Industry superannuation funds have welcomed financial advice reforms announced yesterday, which ...

HESTA appoints new heads of risk and finance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... Super, where he has served as chief financial officer since January 2024, leading the fund's financial reporting, regulatory reporting, actuarial, tax, unlisted asset valuations and investment operations teams as well as having accountability for ...

APRA targets platform trustees, welcomes stronger powers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
APRA is targeting platform trustees' uplift in investment governance in a new consultation, which is underscored by Labor's proposed new powers that will enable it to police new capital requirements for superannuation funds that offer higher-risk options ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... Licensees will also be required to take reasonable steps to ensure lead generation activities comply with relevant regulatory and legal requirements. Mulino will also tighten the existing anti-hawking laws that have exempted financial advisers, flagging ...

Munro Partners to acquire GSFM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... of the transaction, while Munro will continue distributing GSFM funds in Australia. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approval and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. The transaction will also increase CI Financials' ...

Treasury consults on foreign investment framework reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... Treasury is seeking feedback from investors and stakeholders on conditions that may be ineffective, duplicate other regulatory requirements and need modernising. "Some historical conditions may no longer align with contemporary circumstances, creating ...

Global investment manager bids for Equity Trustees

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... committee, execution of a mutually agreed scheme implementation deed, a unanimous recommendation from the board of EQT, regulatory, and other customary conditions. TPG has requested a period of exclusivity to conduct due diligence and negotiate transaction ...