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Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... investing and personal insurance through a plain-language chat interface. Further, recommendations are subject to all regulatory compliance that apply to human advisers, targeting to close the advice gap. Otivo said the launch comes as an alternative ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

The government has opened consultation on a review of corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia to ensure they are working to effectively protect whistleblowers. The consultation also considers financial incentives for whistleblowers. Currently the ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... position within the nation's infrastructure, MAM said. The deal remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and antitrust approvals. Commenting, head of Macquarie Asset Management, Brazil Fernando Lohmann said Brazil continues ...

Big Un finance chief's insider trading charges dropped

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

Big Un's former chief financial officer has been freed of insider trading charges following a hung jury and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) concluding it will discontinue further action. Andrew Corner's five-week trial ...

ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... Director of Public Prosecutions. Looking ahead, he identified maintaining public trust, balancing enforcement with regulatory reform, reducing regulatory complexity and adapting to technological change as key priorities for the regulator. Artificial ...

Former Insignia boss joins InvestStream

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... advice gap. Renato Mota has joined the AI-powered infrastructure provider to support its institutional partnerships, regulatory alignment, and distribution strategy across Australia's wealth ecosystem. The appointment marks a significant expansion of ...

KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

KPMG Australia has admitted its treatment of a whistleblower and investigation into their allegations fell short of the firm's expectations, those of the whistleblower and the broader community. The whistleblower had raised two matters on client documents ...

Centrepoint Alliance acquires two advice firms

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... advisers will move to Centrepoint's Brisbane office. Completion is expected to finalise July 1 subject to standard regulatory approvals and adviser transitions. Astute is Centrepoint's key referral and distribution partner. The new deal further ...

We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) addressed a crowd of financial advisers at the MDS Self Licensing Summit 2026, busting the myth the ombudsman is always targeting them. Speaking at a discussion panel at last Thursday, AFCA senior ...

CSLR levy must be directed towards bad actors: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

In improving the sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), SMSF Association (SMSFA) chief executive Peter Burgess says reform is needed for greater accountability around the distribution and production of managed investment schemes ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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