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FSC explores if adviser licensing framework remains 'fit for purpose'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... (2012), new education standards (2017) and Hayne Royal Commission (2017-2019), the FSC believes it is timely to assess whether the licensing framework remains "fit for purpose". "[The paper] does not take a view on the desirability of any particular ...

ASX updates waiver disclosure rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... listed companies undertaking a significant transaction. At the same time, several investors raised with ASX the question of whether we could require more timely disclosure by companies granted a waiver. ASX managing director and chief executive Helen ...

Treasury opens consult on non-compete reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 JUL 2025
... for low- and middle-income workers; no-poach agreements; and wage-fixing agreements. Treasury has asked for feedback on whether reforms are needed for non-compete clauses for high-income workers; non-solicitation clauses; and employment restrictions ...

Law firm eyes First Guardian, Shield class action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... forward and contact our firm on 1800 071 827, as information will help us assess the best path for recovery, including whether a class action is viable. "We are particularly concerned for investors in First Guardian Master Fund, as FTI Consulting - the ...

Federated Hermes 'not far away' from launching Australian wholesale products

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
... and wealthy market," Selman added. "... we're talking to the entire ecosystem of the Australian wholesale market, whether they are wealth managers, banks, research houses or platforms. "Coming into a new market we wanted to do it in the right way ...

Alternatives stable pushes Navigator assets higher

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2025
... edge" as it is not just about track record. "They have a very clear perceived advantage in what they do for a living, whether it's investing in infrastructure debt or healthcare private equity. We do look to ensure that that edge exists, that it ...

ASIC fines advice groups over unregistered advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... is an important consumer protection mechanism to ensure AFS licensees have considered and received declarations about whether their financial advisers are fit and proper and meet the education and training standards."

Section 899 ditched but companies face tax uncertainties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025
... allocate capital towards ones with highest quality, where they have business models that can navigate markets like this. Whether that's rising tariffs or taxes - companies that have a true, sustainable competitive advantage can actually pass increases ...

L1 Capital, Platinum seal merger deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... capture, develop a new middle and back-office business model, revitalise culture/workplace, and improve balance sheet. As for whether the investment teams will also be merged, Peters said: "I think it is safe to assume we will leverage the best capabilities ...

Microsoft flips AI switch on for MUFG

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 JUL 2025
... executive and managing director Vivek Bhatia said the collaboration will create smarter experiences for its clients. "Whether it's using advanced AI to help a member access their pension or giving listed companies intelligent tools to better engage with ...