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Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
Digital assets providers will be required to obtain an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) under new legislation. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities ...

REI Super names new chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... helm from Claire Higgins this week. Peck brings more than 40 years' experience across superannuation, insurance and financial services, with expertise in governance, strategy, distribution and member engagement. He has served as deputy chair of REI Super ...

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
AZ NGA is expanding its footprint in regional New South Wales, partnering with integrated financial planning, accounting and mortgage broking business Back to Back Financial Planners in Young, NSW. It is the first major move following the appointment ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... based on adverse predictive genetic test results in life insurance underwriting have passed parliament. Minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said Australians should not feel discouraged from undertaking genetic testing out of fear it may have ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... intergenerational wealth transfer we've ever seen," Megginson said. "The decisions families make now will shape financial outcomes for decades." Not only is there a significant amount of money changing hands, but family dynamics have never been more ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... niche trend but a structural force shaping demand across accumulation, decumulation, advice and investment design. "Financial services firms that embed these considerations - through tailored income solutions, flexible contribution and withdrawal features ...

AGP, Muzinich & Co. debut private credit ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... exchange. "Trading on the ASX underscores our commitment to providing low-cost, value-added solutions that seek to empower financial professionals in Australia to create value for their clients," said Avantis Investors chief investment officer Eduardo ...

APRA imposes additional licence conditions on Fiducian

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... process. An accountable person must also attest all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the options are in members' best financial interests. "APRA will continue to coordinate closely with ASIC to address investment governance weaknesses identified ...

Count expands national advice footprint with $72m takeover

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Count Financial is set to acquire a financial advice, investments and accounting business with 14 locations across the east coast of Australia. The acquisition of Oracle Advisory Group will strengthen Count's platform for future growth, enhancing its ...

Capstone launches back office service for self-licensed advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Capstone Financial Planning is launching a new business, focused on supporting self-licensed businesses to run and manage their own Australian financial services licence (AFSL). CapBack Licensee Solutions provides full support to self-licensed advisers ...