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FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is pushing for "fundamental changes" to how the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is funded, arguing it would be detrimental to financial advisers and small businesses if it continues in its ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Russell Investments hires from BT

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

Russell Investments has welcomed a director of key accounts and platforms within the wealth team. Tonya Ripley has joined from BT where she was head of national accounts. Prior to that Ripley also held roles at HUB24 and AMP. "Tonya brings over 20-plus ...

Plato launches global shares ETF

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... Income Fund - Active ETF (ASX: PGI2) will be available from May 19, and follows the launch of ASX-listed investment company (LIC) Plato Income Maximiser Limited (ASX: PL8) and the Plato Global Alpha Fund Complex ETF (ASX: PGA1), taking Plato to over ...

Aequitas hires former Vanguard consultant

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

A former portfolio consultant at Vanguard who led the fund manager's launch of its own portfolio analytics and consulting function for Australian-based financial advisers is Aequitas' latest recruit. Mark Stephan joins as a principal asset consultant ...

Aware Super strengthens support for financial advisers

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

Aware Super is introducing better support to financial advisers as it antes up the delivery of education with licensees and advisers, in a move to expand its advice relationships capability. To better focus on the initiative, the $235 billion super ...

Adviser ban stretched to 2028 in ASIC deterrence win

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) has prohibited Stephen Rogers from being registered as a financial adviser for another three years. Melbourne-based Stephen Rogers, a representative of United Global Capital, had been prohibited from registering ...

Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

Former financial services director Ashley Arandez has been sentenced to five and a half years imprisonment after admitting to dishonest conduct, operating an unlicensed financial services business and dealing with proceeds of crime tied to $1.97 million ...

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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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