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More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... to gain better control of their business, while avoiding the risks of operating under large dealer groups. My Dealer Services (MDS) managing director Alex Euvrard, speaking at the MDS Self Licensing Summit 2026, highlighted that over one in three (35%) ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... politics, are now less stable. "One of the ramifications of what's happened in the Middle East is significant financial services development across the peninsula. I don't think anyone expected those areas to come under missile or drone attack. ...

Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... entrenched. "This is impacting growth as well, and we are seeing it globally. The manufacturing sector is holding on because services activity is collapsing as higher prices hit consumers," Dooley said. "That is the main difficulty facing the RBA. Having ...

Royal London AM extends SS&C mandate for new Aussie funds

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... Management (RLAM) will extend its mandate with SS&C Technologies to provide its fund administration and unit registry services for its new range of Australian active funds, with around $1 billion in assets under management. The funds include Royal London ...

Heightened cyber threats require greater accountability on governance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Cyber threats have increased significantly over the past year, and experts are advising financial services businesses to enhance their security framework, not only to shield their digital infrastructure but to also to ensure their governance policies ...

Generation Life snags super fund's head of risk

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... Araujo welcomed Brouwer to the new role. "Norlena brings deep experience across risk management, governance and financial services, together with a highly regarded leadership background developed at leading institutions," Araujo said. "Her expertise ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... retain access to the platform while their clients' assets remain in place." AIOFP has also established Foundation Platform Services (FPS) to drive the rollout of the platform, which is positioned to generate revenue for the association. The revenue will ...

MUFG scores administration mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
MUFG Retirement Solutions, a division of MUFG Pension & Market Services has been appointed by ElectricSuper as the fund's new administration partner. MUFG said the appointment marks the commencement of a strategic partnership supporting members across ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... payroll processes after shifting away from quarterly contributions. As businesses prepare for the transition, financial services providers are expanding payroll and superannuation solutions aimed at easing the administrative burden. Colonial First State ...

AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... a five-year term, bringing more than two decades of experience across superannuation, funds management and financial services, spanning legal, regulatory and executive leadership positions. AFCA deputy chief ombudsman June Smith said Woodburn's appointment ...