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IML debuts income-focused ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2025
... researching and investing in companies is disciplined in order to achieve sustainable returns with lower volatility. We apply a prudent options overlay to diversify our available sources of income, which is particularly helpful when the market is more ...

AMP, Insignia, Bendigo products fail super performance test

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... APRA pointed out that a small number of platform TDPs passed the performance test in part due to trustees determining to apply rebates to members. While this does benefit members, APRA said it will "engage with relevant trustees to reinforce the expectation ...

ASIC proposes 'kill switches' for unusual trading

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
ASIC is consulting on proposed changes to modernise market integrity rules (MIRs) governing participants' trading systems and automated trading. ASIC said the proposed changes aim to keep pace with continued developments in technology, including artificial ...

Revolution private credit trust to launch on ASX

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2025
... crucial component of diversified portfolios, this trust offers investors a compelling solution," he said. Investors can apply for $2 for one unit to raise a minimum of $150 million, with a maximum of $400 million. Proceeds of the offer will be invested ...

ATO bares teeth at dentists pushing early super access

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... commissioner, which can attract severe penalties," said ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig said, adding the same penalties will apply to health practitioners involved. While dental work makes up the lion's share of medical-related early release ...

ASIC turns spotlight on direct life sales

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
... assurance processes, and by linking sales staff pay to compliance and customer satisfaction measures. Insurers must also apply consistent quality standards to retention calls and streamlining cancellation processes, ensuring clear criteria for identifying ...

Account number issue causes angst, undue admin work: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
Flaws in Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) Tranche 1 has inundated financial advisers with angst and more administrative work thanks to confusion surrounding account number inclusion in consent forms, according to the Financial Advice Association ...

New Challenger IM notes seek to raise $350m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2025
... About 3.5 million of unsecured, deferrable, redeemable, floating rate notes will be issued. Under the offer, investors can apply for a face value of $100 per note. The offer aims to raise a minimum of $200 million, with the ability to raise up to a maximum ...

FAAA expands specialist education programs

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... Applications are open until August 29; the FAAA also welcomes those in other specialised fields relevant to financial advice to apply. While there is no fee to apply, successful applicants will pay a one-off fee of $5000 (ex GST). Courses with less than ...

First Super reduces admin fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... Finally, the fund is also introducing a one-off processing fee of $199 on all KiwiSaver transfers. The fee, which will also apply from September 1, "will help us maintain a high standard of service for all KiwiSaver members," First Super said.