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FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... on top regardless of the direct or indirect punches the US throws at it. European think tank Bruegel believes China is better positioned than other Asian countries to withstand the energy crisis, but its exports could take a hit. "A sharp reduction in ...

CSLR levy must be directed towards bad actors: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... materially contributed to current CSLR funding pressures." Ultimately, Burgess said the government must reform the policies to better protect consumers and strengthen accountability across the distribution and product chain.

Super 'safest' entry in private market for retail investors: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... super funds have the benefit of long investment horizons, along with having positive, consistent member inflows, which better enable allocations to less liquid assets while still being able to effectively manage liquidity risk. "Super funds are Australia's ...

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
An industry expert said financial advisers are increasingly moving towards a self-licensed model to gain better control of their business, while avoiding the risks of operating under large dealer groups. My Dealer Services (MDS) managing director Alex ...

Cultural competency is not a box-ticking exercise: RIAA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) today outlined new measures to strengthen community engagement and better protect First Nations cultural heritage. Allan James, head of indigenous engagement at BHP, said that co-designing the rules ...

Heightened cyber threats require greater accountability on governance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... Financial Services Summit, Salesforce platform, security and AI specialist James Jurd said increasing cyber threats require better accountability on governance. It comes as the regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving and requires businesses to keep ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... be focused on expanding access - not narrowing it," Pettiona said. "Technology has a critical role to play in enabling better oversight, clearer audit trails, and stronger governance without removing advisers from the equation."

ASIC, APRA target insurers' TPD product sustainability

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... proactive and constructive engagement with trustees and be open to facilitating joint insurer trustee efforts to drive better outcomes for members. "Structural shifts in claims patterns are often managed through premium increases and reduction in cover ...

Digital advice now available for Future Super members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... outcomes and putting members first. "The energy and drive from the Future Group team to stay true to their values and deliver better retirement outcomes to their members has been inspiring," she said. Bravura also said AMP and other super funds have ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... maturity of 12 months, giving a natural redemption and forming a defensive part of private credit. She adds there is no better or worse when it comes to the type of business one lends to - it all comes down to the risk versus the reward the fund is willing ...