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ASIC ceases a further 26 authorisations after review

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
ASIC has completed the review on the Financial Advisers Register (FAR) relating to compliance with the qualifications standard that took effect on 1 January 2026, as adviser numbers plummeted below 15,000 entering the new financial year. The review ...

First Guardian victims recoup 8% of $38m loan

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
Victims of the First Guardian Master Fund will only recoup $2.9 million out of a $38.3 million loan made by responsible entity Falcon Capital, according to liquidators who said the amount represents a realistic commercial value compared to alternative ...

MaxCap appoints chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... Financial Standard Robb was brought into the business in the deputy chief executive role two years ago with this succession plan in mind. MaxCap founder Wayne Lasky has transitioned out of the managing director role but will remain as executive chair. ...

Financial services CSLR Levy hits $198m

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) has increased the estimated FY27 levy to be paid by the financial services sector to $198.1 million, a $60.7 million increase from its initial estimate announced in November 2025. The latest update expects ...

WT Financial bets on scaling advice practices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
WT Financial (WTL) is betting on scaling advice practices by consolidating its Hubco strategy, under which it is selling its consumer-facing subsidiaries to its first Hubco investment, Titan Advice Group (TAG). It is divesting from its subsidiaries ...

Centrepoint completes $3m client book acquisition

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
Centrepoint Alliance has completed the acquisition of the client books and employed advisers from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth further expanding its salaried financial advice business. The ASX-listed advice group confirmed final settlement of the ...

Tribunal shortens financial adviser's five-year ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
Financial adviser Christian Henry has scored a partial win in reducing ASIC's five-year ban on providing personal financial advice to three years upon appeal. Henry was initially banned by ASIC while he worked at MWL Financial Services over advice ...

Investors back active management

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... Almost 90% of Australian investors expect markets to become more volatile over the next 12 months, while nearly two-thirds plan to use market dislocations as buying opportunities. "In today's market of high volatility, that investor expectation has only ...

Natixis names chief executive for Mirova

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... Mirova will continue its long-term growth trajectory, in line with its mission and the priorities of our VISION 2030 strategic plan." Dunand-Chatellet said the firm is undergoing a pivotal moment in its development and is delighted to be joining at such ...

Payday Super to tackle gender super gap: Aware Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... survey of more than 1100 employers found 54% expect to modify their existing payroll or superannuation systems, while 27% plan to invest in new technology. A further 16% intend to automate super payments through accounting software or a clearing house. ...