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Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... adverse predictive genetic test results in life insurance underwriting have passed parliament. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said Australians should not feel discouraged from undertaking genetic testing out of fear it may have an impact ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... trend but a structural force shaping demand across accumulation, decumulation, advice and investment design. "Financial services firms that embed these considerations - through tailored income solutions, flexible contribution and withdrawal features ...

Count expands national advice footprint with $72m takeover

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... investment philosophy and Count's investment solutions; and improving the take-up of our outsourcing solutions, IT managed services and education and specialist advisory offerings," Humphrey said. "The acquisition will significantly enhance Count's east ...

Capstone launches back office service for self-licensed advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... launching a new business, focused on supporting self-licensed businesses to run and manage their own Australian financial services licence (AFSL). CapBack Licensee Solutions provides full support to self-licensed advisers, from setting up their AFSL ...

Fiducian to pay $7.3m greenwashing fine

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... responsible and ethical nature of its Diversified Social Aspirations Fund (DSAF). Subsidiary Fiducian Investment Management Services (FIMS) entered into the heads of agreement with ASIC to pay the $7.3 million pecuniary penalty. It will also reimburse ...

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... Board (TPB) has proposed new artificial intelligence (AI) usage rules for tax practitioners while providing tax agent services. The TPB has released draft guidance and is seeking feedback until April 21. Some of the core obligations it is proposing is ...

Another former Venture Egg adviser slapped with four-year ban

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... advice and deceptive conduct, including impersonating other advisers. ASIC has banned Nicholas Hogan from the financial services industry for four years, effective 18 December 2025. During his employment as an authorised representative for Interprac ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... member-centric culture of the fund is "a key factor in enabling the fund to expand and evolve its highly regarded member services, products and benefits." "Legalsuper has developed a strong reputation as a high-performing specialist superannuation fund... ...

Binance Australia to pay $10m over deliberate customer misclassifications

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... clients, implement a target market determination, maintain a compliant internal dispute resolution system and ensure its services were provided appropriately. Meanwhile, Binance's senior compliance staff provided inadequate oversight or review of ...

Akambo ventures into asset consulting, makes first hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... an asset consulting business and appointing a former Olympian to a senior role. Akambo has launched Vertex Investment Services, which partners with advice businesses to strengthen investment governance, portfolio construction and mandate implementation. ...