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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 ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... the responsible use of genetic test results to empower people to better manage their health in a preventative way. "Our industry is incredibly proud to play such an important role in giving Australians certainty about their future," CALI chief executive ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... there's so much compliance required with investment bonds that as the manager, there's a lot of manual processes in the industry to make sure we're seeing through and making good on those wishes. It is quite important." While the current ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... said. "Australia is a gold standard, poised to build one of the best retirement systems in the world. We believe as an industry, have both the opportunity and the responsibility in standardising a simple default pathway, combining guided drawdown with ...

Cbus Property appoints new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... on delivering long-term value for Cbus super fund members, maintaining a disciplined investment approach and setting industry benchmarks, while continuing to create places that leave a lasting impact on Australia's cities and communities," Cbus Property ...

APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... and retirement income products, namely introducing the "advanced illiquidity premium" (AILP). After consulting with the industry, APRA released its final response to amending prudential standards on treating capital for longevity products in a bid to ...

Another former Venture Egg adviser slapped with four-year ban

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... deceptive conduct, including impersonating other advisers. ASIC has banned Nicholas Hogan from the financial services industry for four years, effective 18 December 2025. During his employment as an authorised representative for Interprac Financial Planning ...