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Inflation cools, RBA facing 'uncomfortable trade-off'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4% in the 12 months to May 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "Annual CPI inflation in May was 4%, down from 4.2% in the year to April," ABS head of prices statistics Rachael McCririck said. ...

ASIC charges developer over alleged $10m fraud

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
Property developer David McWilliams has been charged over an alleged $10.1 million fraud scheme involving investor funds raised for specialist disability accommodation projects, following an investigation by ASIC. McWilliams appeared before the Southport ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... the same time, 41% of practices rely on a single adviser, amplifying continuity risk for clients. Self-licensed principals face additional challenges, including uncertainty over who can legally service clients. Externally licensed practices, on the other ...

Acenda in the hot seat over enterprise agreement

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
The Finance Sector Union (FSU) has urged the employees of life insurer Acenda to reject an offered enterprise agreement that would see themselves "paid less, stripped of basic leave entitlements and given watered-down redundancy clauses." The FSU said ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... without a licence risk breaching the law. Licensed financial advisers and businesses that engage such operators may also face regulatory scrutiny. The regulator encouraged consumers to be wary of claims that their current fund is underperforming, promises ...

Ironbark and EQT partner to launch private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... evergreen, pure-play private infrastructure strategy and will look to address some of the traditional challenges investors face when accessing private markets. "We look forward to working closely with EQT and the EQT Nexus Infrastructure team to bring ...

ASIC secures record $300m penalty over 'egregious' CFD misconduct

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... remain fully accountable for misconduct conducted under their licences. "Entities that profit from their client's losses will face serious consequences," she said. The penalty orders have been stayed until July 13 pending further proceedings.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... managing sequencing, inflation and longevity risks. Laughlin said the initiative was driven by the growing confusion retirees face in evaluating competing strategies and product claims. "How does the average retiree know what is a sensible approach to ...

Investment performance will not help smaller balances: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... unlikely to generate optimal returns relative to the level of risk taken over the long term. "Retirees with less than $250,000 face a high likelihood of exhausting their superannuation within a decade if they target a comfortable lifestyle. At balances ...

Older Australians drive majority of super complaints: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
Older Australians between the ages of 55 to 75 accounted for half of the internal complaints made to super funds in 2025, according to ASIC's Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data dashboard. Out of the 221,623 complaints super funds received from individuals ...