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Adviser exam pass rate exceeds 70% for the first time in 12 months

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
The pass rate has surpassed 70% for the first time in a year. In the March exam cycle, 292 sat the exam and 209, or 71.6%, passed the exam. Some 227 (77.7%) sat the exam for the first time. Unsuccessful candidates will receive general feedback on areas ...

CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... this, working with our insurer, AIA, CSC has implemented a mix of premium changes which includes an increase to TPD and five-year income protection premiums," the spokesperson said. The spokesperson also stated that the rises in mental health conditions ...

Former Macquarie Private Bank adviser joins Aura Group

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
A specialist in private wealth advice for Australian expats joins a $1bn-plus private wealth manager. Aura Group names Jamie Burgmann as director within its wealth management division, supporting high-net-worth individuals and families with complex ...

Orbis appoints ex-Antipodes Partners investment director

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
Alison Savas has been appointed as the new investment director at Orbis, working with Eric Marais, head of clients - Australia and Vern du Preez, investment specialist, at the global contrarian fund manager. Prior to the move, Savas was an investment ...

ASIC disqualifies crypto fund director for five years

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
ASIC has disqualified Ashod Ohan Balanian from managing corporations for five years for his involvement in three failed companies which operated a cryptocurrency fund. Balanian is disqualified until at least 31 March 2031. ASIC found Balanian engaged ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... (TCPs) to acquire AFSL and oblige with consumer protection requirements. The government proposed the law in September last year, arguing that the legislation in this measure will close the regulatory gap, improve consumer protection, and ensure businesses ...

REI Super names new chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... delivered personalised service, good consistent outcomes for members and passed the APRA performance test comfortably each year," REI Super said. "Claire's leadership has been instrumental in guiding REI Super through an evolving superannuation landscape. ...

Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... surprise, been down nearly 14% in March. "I really think it just comes down to the fact it had run really hard over the last year or so. A lot of investors were crowded into that trade," he said.

AZ NGA plots regional NSW advice hub via new partnership

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... NSW. It is the first major move following the appointment of Nathan Jacobsen as chief operating officer in February this year. The partnership supports AZ NGA's plans for a financial advice hub in the area to service key locations like Young, Wagga Wagga ...

ASX is 'compromised' and 'lacks aspiration': Final report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
The ASX Inquiry Panel has released a damning final report into the ASX, focusing on governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group. The panel conducted more than 140 stakeholder interviews, reviewed submissions ...