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Regal Partners shuffles investment team for LIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
Regal Partners has made some changes to its investment team for the listed investment company (LIC), Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX: RG1), advising that portfolio manager Marco Anselmi is stepping away from his role. The company has appointed ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... director Louise Biti said the report validates long-standing concerns about the risks created when aged care staff attempt to guide families through complex financial decisions. "This report reinforces what our whitepaper made clear - aged care financial ...

Super funds score win on stamp duty disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... said it will consider whether any costs need to be reclassified in its review of ASIC Instrument 2019/1070 and Regulatory Guide 97: Disclosing fees and costs in PDSs and periodic statements, which it is bringing forward from 2029 to next financial year. ...

Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has teased the release of the superannuation performance test reforms, saying they should be expected "in the coming days or weeks". While Chalmers did not say what the reforms will be, he was clear about what he does not want ...

ASIC to refresh financial market infrastructure guides

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... take appropriate action to prevent those risks from escalating. Until May 25, ASIC is consulting on updates to: Regulatory Guide 172 Financial markets: Domestic and overseas operators, Regulatory Guide 249 Derivative trade repositories and Regulatory ...

ASIC issues roadmap for digital assets law reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... existing licensing requirements throughout the implementation of the law reforms. Between six and 12 months, the new Regulatory Guide for DAPs and TCPs will be released, covering how the new law operates and who is likely to require a licence under the ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... to pay slightly more for a book now, but valuations have stalled overall, according to Radar Results. In its latest price guide, Radar Results said demand for financial planning businesses continues to be strong, though there's been little change on ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Magellan Financial shareholders have approved the takeover of Barrenjoey at an implied valuation of $1.6 billion. Magellan first announced the merger in early March, noting Brian Benari will become the group chief executive under the new entity. Sophia ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Treasury is tightening the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia. The draft law broadens and clarifies the definition of Taxable Australian Real Property (TARP) and introduces a definition ...

Regal Partners appoints chair-elect

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... believe that Regal Partners is well positioned for its next phase, and I am delighted to welcome Peter as chair-elect to guide the company going forward. Peter is highly regarded director with deep experience across financial services and public companies ...