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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... essential services our customers and communities rely on each day." The strategic review was noted in an announcement on April 29, as the group shared its full-year FY26 results were "expected to be lower than anticipated" forecasted in February 2026 ...

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... a similar model under the authorisation provided by the National Tax & Accountants' Association's (NTAA) AFSL in April, with 85 advisers subsequently wiped off from the FAR. Meanwhile, excluding Count's departures, the movement for the week was ...

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... trades in the same month last year. In comparison, total trades were up 22% and average daily trades were up only 16% in April. ASX futures volumes were also up 21% in May from the previous corresponding period and average daily options volumes were ...

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... Partners. Since launch, it has grown to NZ$71.82 million and delivered a return of 70.4% net of fees in the 13 months to 30 April 2026. GSFM chief executive Damien McIntyre said the fund offers investors exposure to one of the most significant long term ...

Invesco, Trinetra IM strategies to wind up

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... above the Bloomberg Ausbond Bank Bill Index with 8% p.a. target portfolio volatility. It returned 22.1% p.a. in the year to April and over a 10-year period achieved 3.2% p.a. while its benchmark made 3.7% and 2.2% respectively. Separately, the Trinetra ...

US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... UniSuper head of fixed interest David Colosimo. Colosimo said US shares rose more than 5% in May, building on a 10% gain in April, while Australian shares gained less than 1%. "US shares were up another 5% in May. That's very strong coming off the ...

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025 passed both houses of parliament on April 1. The ban comes into force from October 8. The new law bans insurers from using genetic information such as DNA tests when ...

Big Un finance chief's insider trading charges dropped

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... Evans (formerly Evertz) pleaded guilty to one count of communicating inside information at the Sydney District Court in April. ASIC said Evans communicated inside information about Big Un to a shareholder in early 2017, when he ought to reasonably have ...

Praemium names chair successor

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... to deliver on that opportunity." Quinn joins Katrina Efthim and Justin Lipton - both appointed non-executive director in April - as part of Praemium's broader board renewal strategy.

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... that a deal will be done. I hope a deal would be done." Russia and China: End game? A two-week ceasefire took effect on April 7 where each side pledged to halt military strikes. A week later, the US 'blockaded Iran's blockade'. Washington ...

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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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