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ASIC moves to extend managed investment scheme relief measures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to extend relief measures applying to a range of managed investment schemes, proposing to remake six legislative instruments due to expire later this year. Under the proposal, the ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... only fair the sector pays no more than the base levy of $20 million. Treasury's proposed "waterfall approach" wants to apply the first $40 million of CSLR levies to financial advisers. The FAAA called this "unfair and unaffordable" for small businesses ...

MPC Markets partners with HeirWealth

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... isolation," he said. The integration also introduces rules-based portfolio classification capabilities, allowing MPC Markets to apply custom sector exposures such as liquidity and currency allocations. Clients seeking broader wealth visibility will also ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... denied access will only occur on a 'for cause' basis, including regulatory or disciplinary action. All restrictions will apply only to the individual adviser, not the entire dealer group. AIOFP chief executive Peter Johnston said the initiative is designed ...

Hostplus, AIA lose $1.4m TPD dispute

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
AFCA has overturned a decision by AIA Australia and Hostplus over a refusal to pay a $1.466 million additional total and permanent disablement (TPD) benefit, despite recognising the member failed to declare an underlying health issue when applying for ...

Data, compliance key to successful technology-enabled advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
While financial advice firms are at different stages of embracing artificial intelligence (AI), experts urge not to overlook two key areas before they go all in: data quality and compliance. Before considering anything else, a panel of technology and ...

AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... row seat seeing the incredible development and growth of AI and automation globally," Carney said. "Finding new ways to apply both automation and AI to support AustralianSuper's purpose of having members achieve their best financial position in retirement ...

CALI calls for government to help fund CSLR

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is calling on the government to help fund the burgeoning Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to stop putting "undue" pressure on Australia's risk advisers. The government has announced the shared ...

ART overhauls death and TPD insurance fees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) is overhauling its insurance premium rates for Super Savings members starting July 1, with Standard Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) Assist charges decreasing on average by 14.1% and 31.2% for male and female ...

Law blocking abusers hiding super assets passes parliament

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... previously enabled perpetrators to shield assets inside superannuation accounts. Under the reforms, victim survivors can apply for a court order to access additional personal or salary sacrifice super contributions made by an offender if compensation ...