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European property draws interest from HESTA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
HESTA is investing in European alternative property via a new mandate with global real estate investment manager Heitman. HESTA has provided an undisclosed sum to Heitman for investment in alternative property types, including self-storage, student ...

$15m crypto scam costs former adviser 10 years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
A former financial adviser that redirected $14.8 million in client and family funds into a crypto scam has been banned for 10 years. Glenda Rogan of Wollongong and Sutherland Shire allegedly transferred at least $14.8 million of funds invested by clients ...

ASIC puts 18 finfluencers on notice amid global campaign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
Eighteen finfluencers have received warnings from ASIC for promoting high-risk products and providing unlicensed financial advice. The warnings were part of a Global Week of Action Against Unlawful Finfluencers, which saw ASIC participate in a coordinated ...

Telegram pump and dump schemers plead guilty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
Almost a year after criminal charges were brought against them, four people who were part of the 'ASX Pump and Dump Group' have pleaded guilty. In July 2024, four individuals were charged with conspiracy to commit market rigging and false trading, to ...

GESB to roll out premium changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
GESB is making a range of changes to its group insurance offering, reducing some premium rates and implementing premium waivers for some members. From July 1, certain types of insurance will see premium reductions; GESB offers death, TPD and salary ...

Super funds to take stock of information security controls

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
The super funds that saw member accounts breached by cybercriminals in April have been instructed to undertake a "special purpose engagement," as APRA asks all trustees to review their compliance with Prudential Standard CPS 234 Information Security. ...

ASIC grants no-action on deficient advice fees consent

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
ASIC has granted a limited no-action position in response to an issue related to the inclusion of account numbers in a client's written consent for the deduction of ongoing advice fees. ASIC is reminding financial advisers and superannuation trustees ...

Syfe plots major Australian expansion

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
Syfe, which recently acquired Selfwealth, has raised more than $80 million to fund its Australian expansion which will focus on the mass affluent market. Syfe has raised $81.5 million (US$53m) in support of its Australian strategy, the bulk of which ...

Schroders expands active ETF suite

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
Schroders Australia has launched a new active ETF, bringing a listed version of its Global Core active strategy to market. Schroders listed the Schroder Global Core Fund - Active ETF (ASX: CORE) today, marking its fifth active ETF. The launch is a celebration ...

Aged care reforms pushed to November

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
The government is delaying the implementation of the new Aged Care Act until November 1 following widespread concerns that stakeholders weren't given enough time to prepare. The new legislation was due to commence from 1 July 2025. Now, it will be effective ...