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Shadow Minister for Financial Services Pat Conaghan resigns

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... funds to help fund the special levy. "Even the ACTU has publicly criticised Treasurer Jim Chalmers - declaring that working people should not have to pay for ASIC's failures. They're right on this," he said. "The CSLR levy has already blown out ...

Legacy technology stagnates insurers' business progression: Clearwater Analytics

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... misalignment, increasing from 67% of small firms to 90% of the largest, Clearwater Analytics said. However, almost all (95%) said people working in the insurance industry are resistant to change and to adopting new operating models and systems, particularly ...

Danish pension fund dumps US bonds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... combination of crises. Any of these would cause massive disruption and substantially reduce living standards for Americans and people across the world." "We have now found a manageable investment solution and are in the process of implementing it. The ...

Sovereign funds, instos raise $217m for Qld space tech developer

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... Bowen, North Queensland, the first and only licensed spaceport in Australia. The company currently employs more than 220 people, and the funding will support the growth of employment across aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and skilled trades in ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... demand for financial advice is retirement. "There is a strong demand for advice which we only see getting stronger as more people age and retire," Evalesco senior financial adviser Melody Edwards said. Advisers should look towards the gender discrepancies ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... less tax. Oxfam chief executive Jennifer Tierney said the surge in billionaire wealth exposes a system that is failing people at home and abroad. "While millions of Australians are cutting back on essentials, struggling with soaring rents and mortgages ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... information they read might relate to them, and they want the confidence to act with their super. "We're trying to target people who we think will benefit from getting a deeper understanding of their super." Gee said it also offers an alternative to ...

Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... Australia recognises Greenland's sovereignty. "Our position is that it is a sovereign state and... that's a matter for the people of Greenland and the people of Denmark," he said.

MWL complainants given $100k in lead decision outcome

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... complaints, each complaint is still investigated and determined on its own circumstances, AFCA said. In this case, two people told AFCA they were cold-called to have their super reviewed, while being referred to an adviser from MWL who suggested they ...

'Generous' UK State Pension reforms to hit expats

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... not tied to a profession as clients affected come from different industries. Rather, the changes apply to many British people who "ended up in Australia chasing the sun." In increasing the eligibility criteria to 10 consecutive years, Buters said this ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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