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Sequoia Financial chair resigns

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

Sequoia Financial chair Michael Ryan has stepped down from the embattled financial services firm, effective June 16. "Mr Ryan's resignation reflects the expansion of his other current board responsibilities, which impact upon the time available for ...

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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

Morningstar said super funds could be the safest and most effective option for retail investors to access private market investments. This, it said, would especially benefit those investors who do not have the capacity to do their own research and due ...

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 ...

ART appoints two to board

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has appointed a new director to its board and an adviser to two of its board committees. Mark Gray joins the board of ART, bringing extensive experience as a chair, non-executive director, chief executive and senior ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

APRA's funding levy will rise by 4.2% to $253.3 million for the 2027 financial year, Treasury estimates show, with superannuation funds expected to cover one third of this charge. Split across the sectors it regulates, APRA apportioned $81.2 million ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

The Australian Taxation Office has urged employers to act immediately ahead of the introduction of Payday Super on July 1, warning businesses have just five weeks remaining to prepare for one of the biggest changes to the superannuation system in years. ...

AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has appointed Paul Woodburn as its new lead ombudsman superannuation, succeeding Heather Gray, who had served as lead ombudsman superannuation since 2020. Woodburn commenced in the role on May 25 ...

Super fund-backed AFSL adviser numbers drop: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

Industry superannuation funds will continue to adopt a hybrid framework of advice, integrating digital and human channels, as the number of advisers under super funds owned AFSL's has declined progressively in the last five years. Rainmaker Information ...

ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Equity Trustees Superannuation (ETSL), alleging failures in care, skill and diligence concerning the decision to allow members to invest in the First Guardian Master Fund. This ...

Vital Business Partners names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

Vital Business Partners (VBP), part of AZ NGA's network, has appointed a new chief executive, replacing Nathan Jacobsen who joined the parent company as chief operating officer earlier this year but continued to oversee the management of VBP. VBP has ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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