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AFCA puts InterPrac determinations on ice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... commenced by InterPrac." Smith added that impacted investors have been contacted directly by AFCA in relation to what it means for their individual complaints. "AFCA will continue to engage with all parties involved and the regulator. AFCA will review ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... integrate geopolitical risks into their decision making and anticipate assets being repriced at a blistering rate, as a means to help "shockproof" portfolios, according to an investments chief. As uncertainty around geopolitical risks and geoeconomic ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... financial advice and securities dealers are the only four sectors that fund the scheme. Currently, consumers believe the only means to be compensated is to make a complaint against their financial adviser, the FAAA explains in its submission to the CSLR ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... that we have more of these areas where we can have trouble around the world. "This is a problem because for investors it means more volatile markets, particularly in equities." However, a "geopolitical risk premium" in the markets is filtering through. ...

AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... embed guardrails without killing momentum and turn experimentation into repeatable scaled outcomes," Backeberg said. "This means addressing how AI flows through the organisation, finding ways for humans and machines to collaborate at scale and making ...

AI can give fundies an edge over the market: Invesco

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... sales, Invesco is assessing credit card transactions data that happen every day globally. "The ability to not have to wait means we can actually get a slight edge on the market but it also allows us to effectively get a better predictor of what those ...

Removing CGT discount on all assets will make tax system fairer: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... ensure investment decisions are driven by economic outcomes, not tax outcomes. "We recognise that a distorted tax system means distorted investment decisions," Chalmers said. "We want to encourage investment for good economic reasons and not necessarily ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... the International Labour Organisation, some 50 million people globally face modern slavery conditions. For investors, it means being cognisant of modern slavery hiding deep inside global supply chains. "Investors can play a role in combatting modern ...

North expands adviser support with new hire

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... North is focused on helping adviser grow their business and deliver great outcomes for more clients," Goodwin said. "That means working closely with advisers, understanding what they need today, and ensuring our investment in the platform supports the ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... intent" by delivering quality services, clarifying eligibility requirements, slow rapid cost increases and address fraud. This means NDIS payments will reduce by $37.8 billion over the next four years. The government will provide $19.2 million over four ...