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Controversial US policy to benefit Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... an improvement in the relative price competitiveness of some Australian goods in the US market. At the same time Australia may import commodities at better price points given lower global growth." The report also suggested that there is potential for ...

Full automation key for business success, but not investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... handling such as typing numbers and re-keying forms creates risk. A single missed field can lead to rework, which wastes time and may result in compliance breaches. By shifting to automated data flows and calculations, firms reduce human error." Netwealth ...

Retail investors want true hedge fund exposure: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... structures, transparent fees and daily liquidity. "While these vehicles don't perfectly replicate traditional hedge funds and may deliver lower absolute returns, they still provide diversified, defensive exposure and potential sources of alpha. By ...

ASIC raises alarm on auditor independence, conflicts of interest

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... associated with the officeholder role. "However, holding any such role or even partial performance of officeholder duties may still constitute a prohibited relationship and threaten independence," ASIC said. Report 817 Building trust: Auditor compliance ...

Aware Super, TelstraSuper advance merger plans

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... Successor Fund Transfer is expected towards the end of the 2026 financial year. "As we move closer to the merger date, there may be some temporary changes to services while we make important updates behind the scenes. We'll keep you updated every ...

Eildon recommends Samuel Terry takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... securities. "No other superior proposals have been received," the committee said. "Following the close of the offer, the bidder may exert increased influence over EDC and its intentions in relation to EDC's existing board are unclear and may not be conducive ...

ASIC sues Fiducian for ESG failures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025
... standards that underpin ESG representations for investment products is high and ASIC will ensure that entities which we believe may have failed to meet those standards, are held to account." In response to the court filing, Fiducian said it has fully ...

APRA warns of super fund sustainability challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... funds have negative three-year natural cash flow ratios, though APRA said this isn't necessarily concerning "as some funds may have strategic objectives to service a larger proportion of retirees compared to workers and a number of these funds have grown ...

RBA delivers 'hawkish hold'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... statement released by the central bank. "Recent data, while partial and volatile, suggest that inflation in the September quarter may be higher than expected at the time of the August Statement on Monetary Policy," the RBA said. Betashares chief economist ...

3500 advisers at risk as deadline looms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... intend to continue providing advice into 2026 and beyond. The regulator said, based on current information, some 3459 advisers may be unable to provide advice after December 31. Advisers who are existing providers have until 1 January 2026 to meet qualifications ...