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Mulino, Hogan headline 2026 SIAA Conference

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... publish new insights that assess the field of stockbroking, how it stacks up as a brand within the financial services industry and how it can be an attractive career choice. "We're going to also introduce a narrative on the great things that this ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
Treasury is addressing benchmarking-hugging incentives encouraged by the superannuation performance test in a new round of consultations that aim to overhaul several "unintended consequences" it has created over the last five years. Treasury acknowledges ...

Bell Financial looks to diversify revenue, targets 'holistic' strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... into a broader and more holistic wealth manager to respond to the changing structural landscape of the Australian wealth industry. It reported unaudited net profits after tax (NPAT) of $16.3 million for the first four months of 2026, a 197% jump from ...

Advice industry can't afford CSLR to be an 'unsustainable mess': FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... Resort (CSLR) levy will increase the cost of financial advice and may see a significant departure of advisers from the industry. The findings show nine out of 10 advisers expect the levy to increase the cost of financial advice, as firms move to pass ...

Rest strengthens data and tax leadership with new hires

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... technology, governance and regulatory compliance amid increasing scrutiny and operational complexity. The hires reflect broader industry trends as super trends as super funds strengthen specialist capabilities in areas such as data governance, cyber ...

HUB24 hires head of retail distribution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... providers increasingly compete on service quality and adviser support, alongside technology functionality and pricing. Recent industry research found service remains a key driver or adviser satisfaction, with poor support frequently cited as a reason ...

Platinum Asset Management awards back-office mandate to Apex Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... digital and adaptable to changing business needs," Bradford said. "Platinum's decision reflects a broader shift across the industry toward outsourcing models that allow fund managers to focus on investment performance and client outcomes, while leveraging ...

First Sentier launch Active Cash Fund Active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... preserve capital and maintain liquidity. The launch marks the firm's third ETF listing in Australia and reflects broader industry momentum towards active ETFs, particularly in fixed income and cash management where investors are seeking alternatives ...

Ten Cap appoints inaugural distribution lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... wealth, and institutional channels, Ten Cap said. Cheika brings nearly 15 years of experience across the financial services industry. Most recently, he was business development manager at CFS, driving new business opportunities and managing relationships ...

Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... (20%) had established their SMSF in the same year as their first digital asset investment. Observing this, OKX believes industry super funds failing to increase investor preferences for certain asset classes may see some members continue to enter the ...