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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 ...

You can't manage what you can't measure: Vanguard

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... lookout for talent that has the attributes and critical thinking skills of data scientists as they move forward, with the scope to put them in positions to assist trading decisions. "They are smart as it relates to the data and some of the cutting-edge ...

MIS review ignores key issues: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026

... wholesale trusts where the obligations and transparency are much reduced. Additionally, it wants MISs included within the scope of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) alongside reforms enabling Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

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

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