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'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) deputy governor Andrew Hauser said the central bank is focused on getting inflation back in line over the medium to long term while acknowledging the short-term outlook remains bleak. Speaking at an event in New York ...

Insignia Financial shareholders approve takeover

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

Insignia Financial shareholders have voted in favour of the proposed acquisition by CC Capital Partners by an overwhelming majority of 98.65%. Insignia chair Allan Griffiths said he is pleased with the strong level of shareholder support for the Scheme ...

Two fresh faces join legalsuper board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Moira Saville and Joel Tucker have joined the board of legalsuper, effective April 1. They replace Mary Macken and Richard Flitcroft, who stepped down at the end of March. Saville was nominated by the Law Society of New South Wales, while Tucker represents ...

ASIC bans former adviser Rhys Reilly for 10 years

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Former financial adviser Rhys Reilly has been banned from working in financial services for 10 years for "serious misconduct" in which he flogged the First Guardian Master Fund in return for conflicted remuneration. ASIC's investigation into Reilly ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Treasury is tightening the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia. The draft law broadens and clarifies the definition of Taxable Australian Real Property (TARP) and introduces a definition ...

NZ Super chair's term extended by two years

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

John Williamson will continue to chair the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation for a further two years, following his appointment in March 2024. His term will now conclude in October 2028. Announcing the reappointment today, New Zealand Finance ...

Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

Financial services consultant Ben Walsh has called out concerns with Treasury's super switching consultation, saying parts of it miss the mark. Walsh said the consultation focuses on "the 'switch' as the point of failure" while ignoring a "massive 'user ...

AMP head of corporate pensions departs

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

AMP head of corporate pensions Chris Jansen has retired after just shy of four decades with the wealth manager. Jansen held several roles throughout his tenure, mostly relating to AMP's superannuation offerings, including head of product - superannuation ...

Sale of Interprac raises eyebrows at ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

ASIC wants the Federal Court to appoint a receiver to investigate the fire sale of Interprac Financial Planning to Conquest Investment Partners, saying it has concerns over what it may mean for the advice group's creditors. The regulator has applied ...

VFMC names head of portfolio strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) has appointed KC Low as its head of portfolio strategy and asset allocation on a permanent basis. KC took over the role for an interim term in July last year following the departure of VFMC's head of ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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