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We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) addressed a crowd of financial advisers at the MDS Self Licensing Summit 2026, busting the myth the ombudsman is always targeting them. Speaking at a discussion panel at last Thursday, AFCA senior ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... world's oil and gas supply". He said: "We are witnessing the transition of the United States from an empire into a pirate state, and the birth of what I call the 'Petro Gas Dollar' or the 'LNG Dollar.'" In the past three months, Medhurst ...

ASIC moves to extend managed investment scheme relief measures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has moved to extend relief measures applying to a range of managed investment schemes, proposing to remake six legislative instruments due to expire later this year. Under the proposal, the ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference held in Melbourne heard. Speaking on a panel, Colonial First State (CFS) chief investment officer Jonathan Armitage warned geopolitical disruption is no longer episodic but a defining feature ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... 8.9% rise in March, electricity prices grew 22.5% higher compared to a year ago following the expiry of Commonwealth and state government rebates, while rents and new dwelling construction also continued to drive housing inflation higher. Underlying ...

ASX tech spend drives capex to $200m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
The ASX's capital expenditure (capex) is set to blow out to between $180 million and $200 million, primarily driven by technology costs and new product development. The new estimates have increased from the previously anticipated $160 million to $180 ...

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 ...

MPC Markets partners with HeirWealth

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
MPC Markets has selected HeirWealth Atlas to power the portfolio reporting capabilities within its Mosaic client platform. The partnership will provide MPC Markets advisers with consolidated multi-asset reporting, automated branded review documents ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... services providers are expanding payroll and superannuation solutions aimed at easing the administrative burden. Colonial First State (CFS) said it has broadened partnerships and digital capabilities ahead of the reforms, including integrating it's ...

Digital advice now available for Future Super members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
Future Super members are now able to access digital advice via its mobile app, with the capability to be introduced across to Future Group's broader brand offering over time. The super fund announced the partnership with Bravura's Midwinter to bring ...