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Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... potential unravelling of NATO alliances and the disruption of last year's trade agreements with several European nations, driving risk-off sentiment in stocks and boosting safe-haven demand for gold and silver," Sycamore said. Trump has repeatedly said ...

MWL complainants given $100k in lead decision outcome

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has finalised its review of MWL Financial Services' lead decision, confirming the business, which is in liquidation, did not act in the complainant's best interest. In December, AFCA unveiled the ...

NGS Super appoints Robeco to manage two new mandates

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... range. "We are delighted to be partnering with Robeco again and expanding the enhanced indexing range to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns to our members and lower the carbon intensity of the portfolio," Squires said. This collaboration builds on ...

Just 450 advisers drop off ASIC FAR after deadline hits

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... both holding a relevant qualification and relying on the pathway. This left some 2326 advisers with an unknown status and at risk of dropping off the register. Of these, less than 850 were eligible for the experienced pathway. ASIC is currently monitoring ...

Laws to limit US pension plans' use of ESG pass

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... retirees and families across the country. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Americans' hard-earned savings were put at risk for the sole purpose of appeasing left-wing environmentalists through risky ESG funds. Those days are over," Allen said. ...

Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEF

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
Geoeconomic confrontation is the "most severe risk" that will herald a new phase of volatility over the next two years, while climate change will be the biggest threat over the long term, a report from the World Economic Forum finds. Released ahead ...

First batch of specialist advisers graduate SMSFA program

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
The SMSF Association has seen the graduation of the first cohort of specialist advisers under its revamped SMSF Specialist Adviser (SSA) accreditation. A total of 37 participants completed the program. Since its inception, more than 2300 professionals ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips on negative performance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... offset by planned simplification of the business platform and cost savings. Australian Ethical recently appointed a new chief risk officer and chief operating officer, along with hiring new members to the distribution and investment teams. "The strength ...

ART appoints two new directors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... Administration, following a career at JP Morgan Chase. ART said Wyer is widely recognised for her expertise in technology, finance and risk. Amanda Newman also joins the board, bringing more than 20 years of experience in communications, campaigning ...

Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... performing well. Changes to the performance test, in this case, wouldn't make a difference. "If you're taking active risk, you need to manage it. In fact, you have a duty to manage it. So, to me, it just means we're still actively managing those ...