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ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... appearance before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services to defend the regulator's enforcement record while warning that funding constraints and rapid technological change could threaten its future effectiveness. Longo ...

We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) addressed a crowd of financial advisers at the MDS Self Licensing Summit 2026, busting the myth the ombudsman is always targeting them. Speaking at a discussion panel at last Thursday, AFCA senior ...

Natixis IM country head exits to lead Evidentia Group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... Grant Hackett said Wright's leadership had been instrument in shaping the business, while Watson brings a "proven track record in scaling investment businesses and driving strategic growth". Watson is expected to commence in the role in August.

'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... years and has been responsible for material innovation in the industry," it says in the submission. "The model has a solid record of delivering to members and has not suffered from the high-profile systemic failures that have been prevalent in the vertically ...

Westpac fined $26m for financial hardship neglect

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Major bank Westpac has copped a $26 million fine for neglecting customers facing financial hardship over a six-year period. The Federal Court found the bank failed 277 customers facing financial troubles by not providing a written response to their ...

Scarcity Partners takes minority stake in Infocus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... differentiated. It is a founder-led business with deep adviser relationships, award winning technology and a three-decade track record of backing independent advice," Whittingham said. "Our investment is a long-term commitment to ensuring Infocus has ...

MPC Markets partners with HeirWealth

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... also includes document storage, wealth calendar functionality and estate planning style features including the ability to record expressions of wishes and share information with family members or advisors. HeirWealth founder Ray Tubman said MPC Markets ...

AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... superannuation work. "Paul is highly regarded leader with deep technical legal and superannuation expertise and a strong track record of working constructively with diverse stakeholders," Smith said. Woodburn noted he was looking forward to contributing ...

ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... startups raised more than $5 million in venture capital funding in 2025, making it the country's third strongest year on record a placing Australia behind only France and Germany in growth since 2018. ASIC also highlighted Australia's strong track record ...

Super fund-backed AFSL adviser numbers drop: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
Industry superannuation funds will continue to adopt a hybrid framework of advice, integrating digital and human channels, as the number of advisers under super funds owned AFSL's has declined progressively in the last five years. Rainmaker Information ...