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ASIC issues 'wake-up call' to trustees on member complaints

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
The corporate regulator is calling on superannuation trustees to improve oversight of issues arising from member complaints, noting many are not doing enough to use complaints as early warning signs of broader issues. In its Report 844 Lessons to be ...

ASIC takes action on Falcon Capital directors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
ASIC is suing the directors of Falcon Capital, the responsible entity for the failed First Guardian Master Fund, alleging "serious and widespread failures" in their oversight. ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Falcon ...

Betashares launches ETF amid smart beta surge

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Betashares has expanded its smart beta product suite, as the ETF issuer believes the domestic market, covering equities and fixed income, will pass $50 billion by the end of the year. The Betashares Global Fundamental Value ETF (ASX: GVAL) tracks the ...

Aware Super elevates data and AI with new promotions

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are becoming increasingly central to investment decision-making, with Aware Super reshaping its investment leadership to strengthen how technology informs portfolio strategy. The $248 billion superannuation ...

Ageing dynamics require holistic retirement planning: La Trobe Financial

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
As more Australians enter retirement, the phase increasingly resembles a "distinct" economic life cycle, making better retirement planning essential rather than just an opportunity for financial advisers. Speaking this morning at the Financial Standard ...

ASIC consults on guidance for Scams Prevention Framework

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2026
ASIC has commenced a consultation on proposed updated guidance to simplify and streamline the Scams Prevention Framework (SPF) coming into effect early next year. The consultation relates to the updates applied to Regulatory Guide 267 Oversight of the ...

Inheritors struggle to act on financial advice: Survey

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2026
Australia's wealthy inheritors are making major financial decisions before they feel ready, with new research highlighting a gap between receiving professional advice and having the confidence to act on it. Capital Group's research into the 'great wealth ...

ASIC issues another stop order for private credit fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2026
ASIC has issued an interim stop order on the Murdoch Clarke Mortgage Fund, issued by Murdoch Clarke Mortgage Management, prohibiting it from offering, issuing, selling or transferring interests in the fund. The fund had $573.2 million in assets under ...

Digital assets on the right path: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
Digital asset providers have evaluated the October deadline and ASIC's consultation on the looming digital asset laws and determined that these developments mark a pivotal point on the sector's implementation journey. OKX Australia chief executive ...

NCAs unlikely to solve retirement advice gap: HUB24, CFS

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026
HUB24 and Colonial First State (CFS) say the New Class of Advisers (NCA) will unlikely solve the retirement advice gap Australians face, noting the focus needs to be on helping reduce friction for those with complex advice needs. Assistant treasurer ...