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Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
Digital assets providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under new legislation. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his address at the National Press Club to stress the importance of economic sovereignty to support national resilience. Albanese said the government is focused on ...

ASX is 'compromised' and 'lacks aspiration': Final report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... observed that ASX's risk management and compliance practices need to mature to become fit-for-purpose and embedded in business processes. The report determined this contributed to ASX being overly reactive and tactical in its response to incidents and ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... footprint in regional New South Wales, partnering with integrated financial planning, accounting and mortgage broking business Back to Back Financial Planners in Young, NSW. It is the first major move following the appointment of Nathan Jacobsen as chief ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... about the ways in which you can set up those bespoke estate planning features," he says. KeyInvest expects an uptick in business as more Australians seek solutions to individual problems, and is focusing on building the capability to meet the growing ...

AGP, Muzinich & Co. debut private credit ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... managed private credit ETF on the ASX today. The Muzinich BDC Income Fund - Active ETF (BDCI) offers exposure to US-listed business development companies (BDCs) operating in the middle-market private debt sector. AGP acts as investment manager while ...

Count expands national advice footprint with $72m takeover

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Count Financial is set to acquire a financial advice, investments and accounting business with 14 locations across the east coast of Australia. The acquisition of Oracle Advisory Group will strengthen Count's platform for future growth, enhancing its ...

Capstone launches back office service for self-licensed advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Capstone Financial Planning is launching a new business, focused on supporting self-licensed businesses to run and manage their own Australian financial services licence (AFSL). CapBack Licensee Solutions provides full support to self-licensed advisers ...

Cbus Property appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... Chris Kakoufas will officially take on the top job, replacing Adrian Pozzo who is stepping down after 24 years with the business. Cbus Property said Kakoufas is stepping into the position following an extensive leadership transition, bringing more than ...

Fidante shutters Ox Capital

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... officer Joseph Lai said: "Following an extensive review by the Ox Capital board, the board has decided to wind up the business and will be returning the proceeds of the Ox Capital funds to investors." Fidante, which is also Ox Capital's Responsible ...