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Coinbase receives AFSL, plans product expansion

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... manager for the AFSL moving forward. "We have long believed that thoughtful regulation is good for customers, good for the industry, and good for Australia's ambition to be a leading digital economy in the Asia-Pacific region," O'Loghlen said. ...

Australian Ethical launches climate-focused private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... investment," he said. "Drawing on two decades of impact investing experience, we apply institutional rigour and active industry engagement to identify solutions to global challenges. We invest where we see enduring tailwinds and the potential for attractive ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... for all three consultations is due on May 22. The collapses of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds have exposed industry-wide issues and misconduct that until recently have been left unchecked. These have ultimately exposed members to higher-risk ...

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... long-awaited consultation on the sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and the best way for the industry to fund it. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino is seeking options on how the CSLR can remain sustainable and ...

Viridian targets double-digit growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... increasing demand from advisers for businesses to take greater responsibility for investment outcomes, particularly as the industry responds to recent disruption and a sharper focus on governance and accountability," Shahien said. Shahien said as the ...

Minchin Moore, Edney Ryan Wealth Management merge

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... private wealth adviser after nine years at the business. He has over 17 years of experience across the financial services industry, including with NAB and Geographe Financial Group. The presence of Edwards in the Southwest will play a key role in delivering ...

Adviser exam pass rate exceeds 70% for the first time in 12 months

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... allow for data on other factors to be adequately captured and considered in context," Abood said. Abood said the advice industry is struggling with a decline in adviser numbers which is not being offset by new entrants; a long training gap and legislated ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... protection, and ensure businesses meet standards like those in the broader financial system. This move was welcomed by the industry. Under the amendment, ASIC is also granted enforcement power over related DAPs and TCPs, and any breaches may attract ...

REI Super names new chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... the chair of REI Super. REI Super has a strong purpose and proud history of serving people working in the real estate industry, and I look forward to working with the board and management team to continue delivering strong outcomes for members, both ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... this global shock." Albanese laid blame on pervious governments for cutting TAFE training, pressuring manufacturing and industry to go offshore, and putting multinational firms ahead of Australian gas users. Albanese accused former governments of thinking ...