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We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... of Advice, he said doing so can enhance the ombudsman's understanding to fast-track the process and develop an outcome that may be acceptable for all parties involved. "Case managers will make a call, whether they think it's something that can be ...

Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... world with it. No investment book could prepare investors for such a scale of market dislocation. But to MFS, the numbers may be different, but they've seen it all before. Founded in 1924, MFS is one of the longest-running asset managers in the world ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... familiar with ETFs at 45% following by millennials at 33%. "The higher levels of ETF familiarity reported by younger Australians may reflect the fact that ETFs have only been available in the Australian market for 25 years, with the first Australian ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... weakening livelihoods. "In contexts where social protection systems are limited or fiscal buffers are constrained, these pressures may translate quickly into increased poverty and vulnerability," the UN said. Disruptions to remittance flows and exchange ...

Future Fund chief says staff departure not at 'worrying level'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... role like this to take a while". The sovereign wealth fund commented last month on allegations Arndt's leadership style may be forcing staff out the door, stating the departures were not irregular, particularly in a competitive environment. It also ...

Marex Group expands structured products to HNWIs

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... ambition is to replicate the success of the business in APAC. One of our goals is also to support the local institutions who may wrap and distribute products under their own brand and wrappers."

APRA slaps additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... the takeover, APRA said: "The licence conditions will apply notwithstanding any change of ownership to HUB24 Limited, which may implement new investment governance and oversight practices for HTFS." HTFS Nominees is one of EQT's two superannuation ...

AFCA puts InterPrac determinations on ice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... court proceedings have concluded and the relevant issues are resolved, AFCA will update impacted consumers on next steps. On May 7, InterPrac added Melinda Kee, a former investor in First Guardian, as a defendant in the case related to its proceedings ...

Sequoia Financial chair resigns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... course. This comes after Sequoia advised the payment date for the previously declared interim dividend will be delayed from May 15 to June 3. The interim dividend was previously delayed pending the proposed sale of InterPrac to Conquest Investment Partners ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... reviews, bring all relevant parties to the table and engage in discussions with government and other agencies on where there may be constraints and where change may be needed. APRA is working closely with CALI to facilitate engagement between insurers ...