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Sequoia Financial chair resigns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
Sequoia Financial chair Michael Ryan has stepped down from the embattled financial services firm, effective June 16. "Mr Ryan's resignation reflects the expansion of his other current board responsibilities, which impact upon the time available for ...

Super 'safest' entry in private market for retail investors: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... investment portfolios," Morningstar said. Overall, the super sector's allocation to unlisted assets averaged about 16.5% as of June 2025. Industry funds continue to maintain a materially higher allocation to unlisted assets than their retail fund ...

ASIC moves to extend managed investment scheme relief measures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... feedback on the proposal, including specific questions relating to the Horse Schemes Instrument, with submissions due by 24 June 2026. The consultation comes as ASIC continues to broaden efforts to streamline and modernise elements of the financial services ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... half of 2026," he said. Wee Khoon Chong, APAC macro strategist at BNY Australia said they expect the RBA to hold rates in June, while maintaining a hawkish bias, with markets pricing one more hike and risks tilted toward further tightening. Similarly ...

ART appoints two to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... applied to the oversight of the delivery of outcomes for ART's members." Gray and Smith will commence their new roles on 1 June 2026.

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... seeking feedback on its estimates outlined in the Proposed financial institutions supervisory levies discussion paper until June 14.

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... significantly more frequently while also preparing for the closure of the ATO's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House on June 30. The ATO said it would adopt a "reasonable and practical" compliance approach during the first year or implementation ...

AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... management and financial services, spanning legal, regulatory and executive leadership positions. AFCA deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said Woodburn's appointment reinforced the authority's commitment to delivering fair and effective outcomes across ...

Bridgewest Ventures lands in Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... as lead the Australian distribution strategy. The Bridgewest Venture Fund I LP is aiming to raise $82 million (NZ$100m) by June. It has already achieved a first close of $49.4 million (NZ$60.2m). Ideal target companies tend to be at an earlier stage ...

Super fund-backed AFSL adviser numbers drop: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... said. Total number of ASIC-registered financial advisers fell in the quarter to the lowest recorded number of advisers since June 2003 reaching 15,157. The mid-sized AFSLs in the size bands of 11-50 were the fastest growing, increasing their total number ...