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ASIC calls out platform trustees: 'Clear breach of trust'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... the registration of managed investment schemes. "Consumer protection should go hand in hand with protecting Australians' freedom to choose and engage with their superannuation. Strong consumer protections and informed consumer choice go hand in hand ...

ASIC slaps adviser with 10-year ban, strips AFSL

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
ASIC has banned Brett Newbound of Victoria, a financial adviser and the sole director of Freedom Wealth Services, which has subsequently lost its Australian financial services licence (AFSL). According to ASIC, Newbound was found to have forged client ...

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... lifting expectations, we've sought to strike the right balance between safety and efficiency. In allowing boards more freedom to delegate lower value compliance matters and reducing reporting, our goal is to ensure boards have capacity to direct ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... Super," he said. "The board looks forward to working with him as we continue to support members in achieving financial freedom in retirement." At the same time, chief investment officer Andrew Lill will also leave Legalsuper, apparently taking on a role ...

Geoff Lloyd to lead Perpetual wealth spin-off

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... business, Lloyd said the change of ownership would give the platform room to move. "Perpetual Wealth Management will have the freedom to modernise, to innovate, and to grow, without losing sight of the values and heritage that define it," he said. "It ...

Centuria bullish on large format retail sector, launches new fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... acquisition of Chadstone Homemaker Centre in Melbourne for $86 million. The retail precinct is anchored by Bunnings, with Freedom Furniture, e&s, The Good Guys and Revo Fitness as other key retailers. "This was a rare opportunity to secure a well performing ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
The average Australian billionaires' wealth grew by almost $600,000 a day in the past year, or over $10.5 billion collectively, Oxfam research found. Globally, billionaire wealth jumped by over 16% in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year ...

Aware Real Estate, Barings acquire Home HQ Artarmon

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025
... at approximately 23,135 square meters across three levels plus basement parking. The hub includes major tenants such as Freedom, Nick Scali and The Good Guys among 25 other homemaker and national brand stores. The acquisition follows Aware Real Estate ...

Former ASIC supervisor joins crypto platform as operating chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025
... traditional finance broker into the sector. "We're delighted to have him on board to advance our mission to increase economic freedom." Judd said he joins the company at an exciting time. "As regulation comes into focus, Australia has a window to build ...

PPS Mutual appoints head of distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... offering. Pillemer helped established and grow PPS Mutual in Australia in 2013. He is the co-founder of the now-defunct Freedom Insurance Group where he was chief financial officer and director between 2009 and 2013. He also co-founded specialist risk ...
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