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FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... AFSL renewals, biannual supervisory engagement between ASIC and every advice licensee, a dedicated risk-based supervision program for high-risk firms, and changes to the ASIC industry levy to fund the expanded oversight. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs ...

Perpetual rejects EQT bid again as growth continues

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... 1% to 2% range, reflecting favourable foreign exchange movements and ongoing cost discipline under its Simplification Program. The company added it had reduced gross debt by around 15% since December and experts to be net debt free in a pro forma basis ...

EQT AB lifts Perpetual bid to $22.50 a share

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... company said. "The Perpetual board remains confident in Perpetual executing its strategy, including its simplification program, the value of its diversified earnings profile (provided by the corporate trust and asset management businesses) and the execution ...

Dexus completes $2bn divestment program

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
Dexus has completed more than $2 billion in asset divestments ahead of its FY27 target after agreeing to sell three office properties for a combined $715 million. The transactions include Sydney office assets at 30-34 Hickson road and 36 Hickson road ...

Labor commits to compulsory super for under-18 workers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... of the hours of worked, in its National Platform, a formal policy document that states the party's beliefs, values and program for government. Currently, workers under the age of 18 are only eligible for compulsory Superannuation Guarantee payments from ...

Swedish PE giant sweetens offer bid for Perpetual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... at this time. "The Perpetual board remains confident in Perpetual executing its strategy, including its simplification program, the value of its diversified earnings profile (provided by the Corporate Trust and Asset Management businesses) and the execution ...

Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
... million members with over $85 billion under management," Bryant said. "Underpinning that growth is our ongoing investment program in personnel, technology, systems and processes which is strengthening the fund for the benefit of members." Mercer recently ...

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members. Australian Food Super will be the first fund to implement InvestStream's ...

Ignition Advice plots global expansion with new operating chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
Ignition Advice has welcomed a chief operating officer, with a slew of senior appointments expected to follow over the coming months to steer the firm's expansion strategies. Stuart Hamilton has joined the digital advice solutions business as chief ...

Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... recommendations. Some of the recommendations included the AOFM implementing a lower liquidity buffer and continuing its indexed bond program. Debelle also recommended expanding the advisory board's remit to advise on all aspects of the AOFM's ...