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CSC tests waters on digital assets with Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms to acquire Australian financial services licence (AFSL) and comply with consumer protection obligations. The move was welcomed by the industry. However, according to Swyftx, Australians remain reluctant ...

AFCA moves to reinstate APT Strategy, opens doors for victims

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
The Australian Fiduciaries-linked APT Strategy has been reinstated as a member of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), paving the way for victims to come forward. AFCA today announced APT Strategy, which is in liquidation, is once again ...

FSC raises the bar for PC managers with fresh standards

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has released a new standard and guidance note for members on private markets, with a special focus allocated for private credit managers. Both the FSC Standard No. 30: Private Markets Best Practice Principles (mandatory) ...

Advised clients more satisfied despite heightened costs: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
A new report highlighting the value of financial advisers indicates clients are even more satisfied despite a higher cost of seeking advice. According to Russell Investments' annual Value of an Adviser Report, which surveyed almost 1000 Australians ...

ART strikes $883m QLD Westfield deal

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... Australia's largest single-asset retail transaction this year. The deal, which remains subject to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clearance, expands ART's relationship with Scentre following its $864 million acquisition of a 19.9% stake ...

Zurich completes ClearView takeover

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... shareholders on August 12. The transaction brings ClearView under Zurich's ownership after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) cleared the proposed acquisition in May, finding it was unlikely to substantially lessen competition ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... Briggs, however, said the government must ensure a clear distinction between full professional advice, which tells a consumer what they should do in their personal circumstances, from information and guidance, which outlines what an individual can do. ...

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
TAL has promoted its general manager of consumer and growth as chief of customer and health officer, as the life insurer moves to bring customer experience, health outcomes and community engagement closer together. TAL has announced the appointment ...

Mulino brings New Class of Advisers to life, guarantees fairer CSLR funding

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... and enforce advice fee deduction caps for members. He acknowledged concerns raised by regulators about poor conduct and consumer harm arising from inappropriate advice practices. Referencing ASIC's recent work on advice fee deductions, Mulino said ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... financial advice sector has enjoyed. Currently, the Corporations Act bans the unsolicited offer of a financial product to a consumer. Several exceptions apply, including offers made while providing personal advice to the consumer by a person who is required ...