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M&A is not a 'scattergun' approach: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... mass affluent segment, but increasingly, we're moving up towards high-net-worth (HNW) segment." He said the expanded scope was based on the "real opportunity" to establish a concrete network in the HNW segment as Australians are becoming wealthier. ...

APRA finalises CPS 230 amendments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... notice where appropriate. Over time, as domestic and international operational resilience practices mature, APRA expects the scope of exemptions to narrow rather than expand," APRA said. "APRA will periodically review the operation of these exemptions ...

Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... affected. Generation Life has engaged cyber security experts to assist in its response. It is also investigating the nature and scope of the unauthorised activity and verifying what information may have been impacted. "If it is identified that any advisers ...

Praemium progresses automation, finalises local job cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... time. Platform FUA took in net flows of $598 million to finish at $32.2 billion. Non-custodial portfolio administration via Scope+ saw FUA grew to $41.5 billion, up 28% year-over-year. Praemium chief executive Anthony Wamsteker said: "The March quarter ...

More M&A amid AI buildouts, heightened costs: Fidelity International

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... three months ago." Practicum equity analyst and portfolio manager Terence Tsai supports the sentiment, stating that the scope of AI is "broadening". "The buildout is expanding, not peaking," Tsai said. "That development is bolstering spending by the ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... into whether the licensee maintains adequate procedures and controls around adviser onboarding, training and competence, scope of advice, conflict and dispute management, and remediation. The FSC said platforms may wish to have a pathway whereby a licensee ...

Global economy 'drifting' to adverse scenario: IMF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... This projection is a "reference forecast" and assumes the Middle East conflict will have limited duration, intensity, and scope, such that the disruptions will fade by mid-2026. Under an adverse scenario with larger and more persistent increases in energy ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... from a great business to an exceptional business," he says. Each year, there are about 1000 companies that have potential scope for manager. This is whittled down with screenings, analysis and meetings with the companies. Only then, if it likes a company ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... to add additional protections to ensure the consumer is aware of what they are consenting to". It also wants to limit the scope of the financial advice exemption so that hawking cannot be "cleansed through subsequent financial advice." This could be ...

Akambo ventures into asset consulting, makes first hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
Akambo is expanding its scope, launching an asset consulting business and appointing a former Olympian to a senior role. Akambo has launched Vertex Investment Services, which partners with advice businesses to strengthen investment governance, portfolio ...