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Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... putting more regulatory scrutiny around lead generators to ensure Australians aren't being pressured to make a decision that isn't in their best interests. "There's a real argument that we're going to look into in detail as to whether or not ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... he said. "Now, it's AI's turn to eat software. That's of course before AI potentially eats itself. There is an irony here, isn't there?" Opportunity and threats Moore says the Melbourne-based investment manager doesn't think the trade is a bubble but ...

Contact Asset Management terminates sole fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

Contact Asset Management is closing its only fund, but the boutique isn't going anywhere, continuing as manager of BKI Investment Company. Contact Asset Management began winding up its Australian Ex-50 Fund earlier this month following a review ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

When Melinda Kee was sick with COVID-19, she took respite for one week. Kee saw it as an opportunity to tick off some personal administration she'd been meaning to get to, such as changing her pet and health insurance, and electricity and gas providers. ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... Australians at greater risk of making life-changing financial decisions based on information from unregulated sources. "This isn't just asking AI to draft an email or fix some grammar. This is real life. We can't leave Australians with no other option ...

Inflation to spike, oil supply plenty: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

While Treasurer Jim Chalmers did not rule out that inflation could hit as much as 5%, he is confident that Australia will not run out of fuel off the back of the current Middle East crisis. National Australia Bank has predicted that inflation could ...

Persistent inflation will mean two rate hikes from RBA: Barrenjoey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

The Australian economy is dealing with persistent inflation that will require two rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), according to Barrenjoey head of economic forecasts Johnathan McMenamin. Speaking on the 2026 Financial Standard Economic ...

Governance issues on the rise: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026

... directors' duties failures, reaffirming that stronger governance remains a top priority for ASIC." Court said robust governance isn't just good practice, it's good for business and for the country. ASIC said it has several active investigations into ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

HESTA has called on the government to modernise the super system, to better cater to members in the retirement phase. In its 2026-27 pre-budget submission, HESTA called for funds to be given the ability to actively prompt members to transition to appropriate ...

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... "political opponents and their acolytes are deliberately and dishonestly trying to conflate two different things". "The question isn't whether public demand can create inflationary pressures; the question is whether it did towards the end of last year ...

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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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