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Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... position within the nation's infrastructure, MAM said. The deal remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and antitrust approvals. Commenting, head of Macquarie Asset Management, Brazil Fernando Lohmann said Brazil continues ...

Big Un finance chief's insider trading charges dropped

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
Big Un's former chief financial officer has been freed of insider trading charges following a hung jury and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) concluding it will discontinue further action. Andrew Corner's five-week trial ...

ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... Director of Public Prosecutions. Looking ahead, he identified maintaining public trust, balancing enforcement with regulatory reform, reducing regulatory complexity and adapting to technological change as key priorities for the regulator. Artificial ...

Former Insignia boss joins InvestStream

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... advice gap. Renato Mota has joined the AI-powered infrastructure provider to support its institutional partnerships, regulatory alignment, and distribution strategy across Australia's wealth ecosystem. The appointment marks a significant expansion of ...

KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
KPMG Australia has admitted its treatment of a whistleblower and investigation into their allegations fell short of the firm's expectations, those of the whistleblower and the broader community. The whistleblower had raised two matters on client documents ...

Centrepoint Alliance acquires two advice firms

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... advisers will move to Centrepoint's Brisbane office. Completion is expected to finalise July 1 subject to standard regulatory approvals and adviser transitions. Astute is Centrepoint's key referral and distribution partner. The new deal further ...

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 ...

CSLR levy must be directed towards bad actors: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
In improving the sustainability of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), SMSF Association (SMSFA) chief executive Peter Burgess says reform is needed for greater accountability around the distribution and production of managed investment schemes ...

APRA slaps additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... intends to transition the role of the trustee for the HUB24 Super Fund into the HUB24 Group, subject to APRA and other regulatory approvals. With respect to the takeover, APRA said: "The licence conditions will apply notwithstanding any change of ownership ...

'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... ensure the continued efficient, fair and honest functioning of the superannuation platform market and that further regulatory changes are not required - the market is already the most fit for purpose superannuation market segment," it said. In its submission ...