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FAAA calls for rethink on trust tax overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... minimum tax on discretionary trusts, warning the reforms could impose significant costs on small businesses, financial advisers and lower income Australians while failing to adequately target tax ministration. In its submission to the Treasury consultation ...

Platforms are not solution providers: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... their clients' data is so "dispersed" due to the "open architecture" structure of platforms, creating a barrier for advisers who are simply looking for better access. He pointed to the "elephant in the room" being centred on data - which is very ...

FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
... identified earlier through more proactive supervision. "The AFSL framework places responsibility on licensees to supervise advisers, manage risk and protect consumers. The challenge is ensuring those responsibilities are continually met, which can be ...

ATO issues guidance on new LRBA rules for SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... not be affected. Burgess commented further practical and comprehensive guidance would be needed to help trustees and advisers navigate the new regime with confidence. "The web guidance is a useful and timely response, but these reforms have also highlighted ...

Perpetual rejects EQT bid again as growth continues

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... was not in shareholder's best interests after considering the price and other terms with its financial and legal advisers. However, it remains open to engaging with EQT on a non-exclusive basis, subject to a confidentiality and standstill agreement ...

InvestStream, MUFG partner to enhance digital advice in super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... "connected" approach to member engagement while supporting superannuation funds to deliver scalable, digitally enabled advice. Advisers will also benefit from enhanced workflows from a connected technology environment, which will reduce duplicated data ...

Netwealth tightens trustee oversight with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... investment in experienced leadership and robust governance as the company continues to deliver long-term value to clients and advisers. "Throughout her career, Mel has built a reputation for delivering strategic outcomes across product, investment governance ...

CFS strengthens managed accounts menu

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... and Russell short-term and medium-term retirement-focused portfolios. The updates are designed to continue supporting advisers and their clients with high-quality investment solutions, broadened manager choice and robust portfolio construction, while ...

Padua expands advice portal with AUSIEX partnership

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... as the advice technology provider looks to streamline advice generation, implementation and compliance for financial advisers. The partnership integrates AUSIEX's execution, clearing and settlement capabilities into the platform, allowing advisers ...

EQT AB lifts Perpetual bid to $22.50 a share

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... the year. The Perpetual board said it is assessing the latest approach with the assistance of its financial and legal advisers but has not yet formed a view on the merits of the proposal. "No recommendation is being made to shareholders at this time," ...