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IFM builds Atlas Arteria stake to majority

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... IFM's voting power to greater than 50%. IFM launched a hostile takeover bid for Atlas Arteria in late April, stating the action was spurred by continued underperformance from Atlas Arteria, and a significant change in strategy to pursue more mergers ...

Diversa drags Praemium into First Guardian lawsuit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... Wealth Services (OVWS), it received notices of a cross-claim from Diversa Trustees relating to ASIC's proceedings taking action against Diversa for its involvement in First Guardian. "The claims seek compensation from PAL, Powerwrap and OVWS relating ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... showed advertising is not just about visibility, but a way for funds to communicate their value, shape perception and drive action. The outlay in advertising seems to be paying dividends. The uptick is evident in APRA tracking promotional-type expenses ...

ASIC moves to preserve derivatives and securities relief framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... relating to securities lending. Under the Legislation Act, legislative instruments automatically sunset after 10 years unless action is taken to preserve them. Among the proposals is the remaking of relief that modifies product disclosure statement requirements ...

APRA embeds geopolitical risks management ground rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... identifies heightened exposure, weak governance, or inadequate crisis preparedness, we will take appropriate supervisory action to address these gaps."

ASIC puts private credit on notice ahead of EOFY

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... construction lending, capitalised interest. "For these reasons, refreshing June 30 valuations are an immediate point of action in private credit and across private markets investments generally. If valuations do not reflect current conditions and incorporate ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... practices and exhibit high-risk characteristics. "ASIC is putting participants on notice and will consider taking enforcement action where we detect evidence of contraventions of the law," the regulator said. The review forms part of ASIC's broader ...

Perfect regulatory certainty in digital economy not 'realistic': ASIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... certain businesses, following the Digital Economy Council of Australia's (DECA) submission suggested to widen its no-action period. "It was raised with us that others may wish to bring themselves into the regime by becoming a corporate authorised ...

HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... including government co-contribution (37%), claiming a tax deduction (36%) and downsizer contributions (18%). To encourage action, HESTA is declaring June 20 as 'Super Saturday', as the date coincides with tax time activity forecast to peak in ...

IFM lifts stake in Atlas Arteria to 40% after upping offer price

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... price by 70% from its initial offer price. IFM launched a hostile takeover bid for Atlas Arteria in late April, stating the action was spurred by continued underperformance from Atlas Arteria, and a significant change in strategy to pursue more mergers ...