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ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... According to ASIC, Australian startups raised more than $5 million in venture capital funding in 2025, making it the country's third strongest year on record a placing Australia behind only France and Germany in growth since 2018. ASIC also highlighted ...

Brighter Super invests $225m as part of $500m commitment

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... returns for members. Brighter Super, which manages $37 billion on behalf of more than 340,000 members, said it is now the third largest non-government financial institution headquartered in Queensland. "We have seen a decline in locally headquartered ...

APRA sharpens oversight, flags tech and geopolitical risks

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... exemptions, the regulator stressed entities remain responsible for actively managing operational risks tied to outsourced third-party service arrangements. APRA said it would continue assessing how regulated entities are preparing for downside scenarios ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... strategy which provides eligible participants the ability to purchase a guaranteed income stream for retirement payable by third-party insurers selected by BlackRock. The rollout will begin with the introduction of the Retirement Income Optimiser on ...

Super funds get ahead of proposed minimum service standards: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... funds are implementing clearer accountability for service outcomes, improved performance measurement and better oversight of third-party providers, like administration and group insurance partners. To improve member experience, over the next two years ...

Plato launches global shares ETF

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... broadening access to its Plato Global Shares Income Fund with the launch of an active ETF version on the ASX, marking its third investment solution on the exchange. The Plato Global Shares Income Fund - Active ETF (ASX: PGI2) will be available from May ...

ASX names Lofthouse's successor

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

... Corporate Governance was formed to replace the ASX Corporate Governance Council in October. The AGCG recently met for the third time, providing an update on the revision of its corporate governance principles.

Australian ETF market surges to record $346bn

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

... record in April. New data from Betashares showed the local ETF market grew by $16.6 billion during the month, marking the third largest monthly dollar increase in industry history. The sector expanded 5.05% over the month and is now up 33.6% year on ...

ASX Advisory Group gives update on corporate governance revision

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

The Advisory Group on Corporate Governance (AGCG) for the ASX has met for the third time, providing an update on the revision of the ASX's corporate governance principles, which were last updated in 2019. The AGCG said its priority was to complete the ...

Product showcase: A guaranteed future

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... income will never run out or decrease due to market performance, regardless of how long they live," Marquet says. "And the third pillar is flexible access to money. The strategy isn't about permanently locking money away. If circumstances change ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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