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EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... Had ASIC issued a stop order under the design and distribution obligation laws or taken other public enforcement action in May or June 2023, EQT said it would have removed Shield on the platforms. Further, EQT argued "the vast majority, if not all, of ...

Active fund managers endure fee pressures, dominate mandates: Study

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... seeing continued pressure on actual fees paid for active management, but the pace of fee compression seems to be slowing and may be approaching practical lower limits for quality institutional products in some asset classes," said Callan director of ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... (AI), like many do. "A family member will generally be trusted and want the best for you, but unfortunately, their knowledge may not be just where it needs to be to give you the advice you need, and they may be unwittingly overprotective of you," he ...

Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland." IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said the move by Trump may drive demand for safe-haven investments. "This latest flashpoint has heightened concerns over a potential unravelling of NATO ...

MWL complainants given $100k in lead decision outcome

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... Fund to increase efficiency in processing similar complaints. While lead decisions can provide a general overview of how AFCA may address similar complaints, each complaint is still investigated and determined on its own circumstances, AFCA said. In ...

Just 450 advisers drop off ASIC FAR after deadline hits

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... standard, the qualification issue can remain tricky for advisers. "Qualifications listed as counting toward 2026 in ASIC's data may not meet the full 2026 criteria, which are complex and assessed by licensees," Williams said. "This week's numbers show ...

Laws to limit US pension plans' use of ESG pass

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... maximising investment returns - or 'pecuniary-only" factors - must be prioritised above all else, saying ESG investments may be considered risky. The Biden Administration had previously passed laws that determined where two investments were largely ...

'Generous' UK State Pension reforms to hit expats

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... who lived and worked in the UK for at least three consecutive years and made contributions to the National Insurance scheme may be eligible to receive a UK State Pension. This will now increase to 10 consecutive years. Having some impacted clients who ...

Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... money. Speaking to Financial Standard, Parker said it's important to make improvements to the test for new asset classes that may emerge, but in terms of how the $354 billion fund invests, things are unlikely to change. "Can you make improvements in ...

Financing the technological revolution: AI issuance in credit

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) in credit markets, experts say the scale is greater than many may realise. In a statement to Financial Standard, Ninety One's portfolio manager and co-head developed markets specialist credit Darpan ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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