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Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... be appropriately qualified." Cbus chief executive Kristian Fok welcomed Longo's call and said business models that combine high-pressure sales tactics and the AI-powered targeting of members on social media which cannot be effectively regulated should ...

Iress inks partnership to embed AI across platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... support new revenue opportunities for wealth providers, Iress said. The changes will be brought in a staged manner that avoids high-risk replatforming. It said clients will begin to see the benefits in the second half of 2026. Iress group chief executive ...

First Sentier launch Active Cash Fund Active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... interest rate conditions. Managed by First Sentier's short-term investments and global credit team, the strategy focuses on high-quality money market instruments and is designed to deliver a regular income stream. Head of fixed income, short term investments ...

Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... intensify." In response to the findings, Burgess told Financial Standard it is common for an asset class presenting such high conviction, like digital assets, to receive the current level of attention. "When you think about digital assets being the one ...

JANA hires general manager, wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... and advice landscape, Zac will play a key role in expanding access to our investment expertise, and delivering consistent, high-quality advice and implementation outcomes." Meanwhile, commenting on his new role, Leman said: "JANA's client-first philosophy ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked interest rates by 0.25% at the May meeting, bringing the official cash rate to 4.35%. This hike has now fully reversed the 75bps of cuts delivered last year and the cash rate is now in-line with its peak during ...

Northern Trust appoints APAC head of industry development

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
Northern Trust has appointed David Sara as regional head of industry development for Asia Pacific, as the custodian looks to deepen engagement with asset owners and accelerate growth across the region. Based in Melbourne, Sara will focus on strengthening ...

Atlas Arteria rejects 'exploitative' IFM takeover bid

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... when the offer was made," it said. "This is well below the takeover premium typically observed in control transactions for high-quality listed infrastructure assets." In its bidder's statement IFM said the offer was spurred by continued underperformance ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... country's fastest growing demographics. "This is essential to protecting older Australians and ensuring they receive high-quality financial advice on aged care. We would welcome the opportunity to work with the department and government to ensure ...

Openmarkets makes private wealth play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... serves their clients," chief executive Dan Jowett said. "Unlike traditional banks and brokers, we don't carry many of the high overhead costs of legacy structures. This enables us to deliver a better commercial outcome for advisers, ensuring they can ...