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Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... focused on ensuring all products on a platform investment menu are of a high quality and are subject to active trustee scrutiny and approval, Treasury said, noting this will set out clearer minimum requirements through a legal obligation. Treasury also ...

Viridian targets double-digit growth

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... disruption and a sharper focus on governance and accountability," Shahien said. Shahien said as the advice sector faces scrutiny, now is the time for advisers to be proactive. "The industry has had lots of different evolutions in terms of being bashed ...

Macquarie broke law by not putting Shield on watch list, says court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... necessary to monitor funds available on their platforms. In this case, those steps could and should have triggered closer scrutiny of these investments," ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said. "Following ASIC's investigation, Macquarie paid members quickly ...

Former ASIC deputy chair Crennan steps in as York St Capital chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... governance and regulatory realities, rather than crypto hype. York St Capital is being positioned as an organisation-built for scrutiny, durability and regulatory compliance. That is what makes this opportunity compelling."

Platform cybersecurity, service quality now advisers' deciding factors

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

... including 27% who use it extensively, primarily for client communications. Meanwhile, heightened cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny are prompting further investment in identity verification, authentication and approval controls, Investment Trends ...

GDG reports record FUM growth, eyes stronger second half

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026

... in managing approved product lists (APLs) and investment menus in response to heightened governance expectations and scrutiny. Meanwhile, Evidentia Group has delivered $4.9 billion of FUM growth (up 36%) over the period. Since GDG's acquisition, Evidentia ...

SMSFs need to stay ahead of the regulatory curve: Nowinfinity

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... perspective, Anderson said the ATO is anticipating better and more frequent reporting from SMSF professionals while ramping up scrutiny of the sector, with expectations on service providers increasing. "You need to continue to enforce continual operational ...

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... more entrants, but were exacerbated by several universities dropping financial planning-related courses and by tightened scrutiny on advisers during their professional year (PY). "What the government was proposing was a lot more flexible, and it would ...

Equity Trustees places superannuation arm under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

As it continues to face scrutiny over the Shield and First Guardian collapses, Equity Trustees has commenced a strategic review of its superannuation business. As part of its half year results announcement this morning, Equity Trustees said it is reviewing ...

Super moves: Top super funds lose key risk executives

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

As regulators ramp up scrutiny of asset owners and managers, Australia's two largest super funds have seen high-profile governance and investment risk professionals quitting for new roles. Craig Roodt, AustralianSuper's governance lead for internal ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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