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Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The app is Australia's first licensed advice platform on mobile and operates under Otivo's Australian financial services licence (AFSL). It draws on ...

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... Zealand investors," McIntyre said. The fund is managed and issued by Adminis Funds Limited and represents the firm's first retail fund offering in New Zealand.

'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... and their members," Equity Trustees said. "We welcome the reform of MISs and their REs that was the subject of Treasury's first consultation and ASIC's consultation in respect of the net tangible asset capital requirements for REs." Equity Trustees added ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

The Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals (AIOFP) is partnering with DASH to provide financial advisers with a new white labelling capability for platform access. The Foundation Advisers Wrap will allow advisers to retain access ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

The Australian Taxation Office has urged employers to act immediately ahead of the introduction of Payday Super on July 1, warning businesses have just five weeks remaining to prepare for one of the biggest changes to the superannuation system in years. ...

Digital advice now available for Future Super members

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

Future Super members are now able to access digital advice via its mobile app, with the capability to be introduced across to Future Group's broader brand offering over time. The super fund announced the partnership with Bravura's Midwinter to bring ...

ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Equity Trustees Superannuation (ETSL), alleging failures in care, skill and diligence concerning the decision to allow members to invest in the First Guardian Master Fund. This ...

AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

AustralianSuper said the newly created role will help align autonomous agents with human intent. The $410 billion super fund has named its first head of AI and automation in a newly created role. Sarah Carney joins AustralianSuper from Microsoft where ...

InterPrac targets First Guardian victim, disputes AFCA ruling

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026

InterPrac Financial Planning is taking action against a former client and victim of the First Guardian Master Fund collapse for an Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) determination it is vehemently contesting. The new proceeding comes off ...

Future Group invests in energy transition with fresh mandate

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... David Allen said the exposure to global markets is an important step in advancing the energy transition. "As Australia's first superannuation fund to invest in I Squared's Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund we are excited about the opportunity ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

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

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