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Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
During unprecedented times, it is important for the financial services industry to balance growth and resilience amid regulatory reforms, the rise of artificial intelligence and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, according to the Stockbrokers ...

Australians favour international equity ETFs despite conflict

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... escalating tensions in the Middle East. ASX-listed ETFs reached record flows of $15.2 billion in the first quarter of the year. Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski said Australian investors continue to use ETFs as a core portfolio strategy ...

Australia attracts $18bn for CRE investments in 2025: Knight Frank

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... traditional sectors of office, retail and industrial, Knight Frank said. Meanwhile, investment in CRE grew by 12% globally in the year, a "decent rise" due to the revival of traditional sectors, including offices and retail, as well as thematic diversification. ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
With more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, many business owners are urgently looking for the exit but finding they've left their planning too late. Their dilemma is a ripe opportunity for financial advisers. Speaking to Financial Standard, Exit ...

HESTA snags TelstraSuper investment leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
HESTA has appointed a new head of portfolio design, hiring TelstraSuper's acting chief investment officer. Kate Misic will join HESTA in the role on June 15. The role was vacated by Dianne Sandoval when she departed the fund in December 2025. She ...

ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... "Unlawful finfluencer activity doesn't respect borders, which is why regulators are taking strong action together for a second year in a row," ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said. "What people see online is shaped by algorithms designed to drive clicks ...

Qualitas appoints former Centuria head of FM

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... foundation for him to build from," the group said. Separately, Qualitas announced two new appointments since the start of the year. Michelle Porcelli was named director, platforms & distribution in January while Jack Delaforce, previously VP at BlackRock ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... spending has blown out by $13 billion over the next four years. The changes are expected to net savings of about $15 billion a year by the end of the decade; the scheme is currently estimated to cost $70 billion by 2030. The government says the scheme's ...

Addressing modern slavery risks more critical than ever: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
This year's Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference will help financial services professionals address modern slavery risk in portfolios, particularly as new laws propose entities should identify and take reasonable action ...

ASIC bans another former MWL adviser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
ASIC has banned Sydney-based former financial adviser John Morgan from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business ...