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SMSFA backs review of ATO's regulatory approach

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) has welcomed the Australian National Audit Office's (ANAO) review of the Australian Taxation Office's regulation of self-managed super funds, describing it as a timely opportunity to assess whether the regulatory framework ...

Nominations open for the 2026 Power50

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... Standard will also nominate outstanding advisers based on feature and profile stories we have published in FS Advice - The Australian Journal of Financial Planning. To nominate a worthy financial adviser, please submit a nomination form here. Nominations ...

Focus Partners Australia appoints head of wealth advisory

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
Focus Partners Australia has appointed a head of wealth advisory, hiring from Ord Minnett. David Lane will take on the role with Focus Partners saying the appointment comes as demand continues to grow for advice that brings together wealth management ...

SS&C to accept digital cash for tokenised investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... year, the government swiftly passed the Digital Assets Framework Bill, requiring digital assets providers to obtain an Australian financial service licence (AFSL). Swyftx was the latest to join the lineup, which allowed the exchange to handle retail ...

AutralianSuper injects $500m in Indian infrastructure

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
AustralianSuper will increase its commitment to India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) with a further $500 million, taking the fund's overall holdings in India across all asset classes to $3.3 billion. The new investment ...

IMF downgrades Australian outlook

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... World Economic Outlook. This comes as Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) assistant governor Sarah Hunter hinted to the Australian Conference of Economists another cash rate hike could be on the cards. Hunter said the RBA will "continue to act as needed" ...

HESTA executive jumps ship to Cbus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... building and construction industry. "We are acutely aware of the needs of our members and how they differ from the average Australian super fund member, and we have to be responsive to those needs," Fok said. "Joshua's experience in member services ...

Future Generation returns top 20%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... managers continuing to waive management and performance fees, enabling the company to donate 1% of net assets annually to Australian charities without reducing shareholder returns. The company said it has now donated $100 million to charitable organisations ...

UniSuper, Aware Super deliver positive returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... members over the financial year despite global uncertainty, attributing it to their diversification strategy. Last week, Australian Retirement Trust (ART) and AustralianSuper also reported solid investment returns, with both funds crediting diversified ...

Singaporean VC snags Natixis head of distribution

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... with the team in Singapore and Sydney, I've been inspired by the depth of experience across the firm. With strong Australian heritage, Jan Cap partners with ambitious founders across the Asia Pacific region, providing long-term capital, strategic ...