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ASX declares CHESS clearing services ready

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

ASX has confirmed CHESS Release 1 is ready for market open to provide clearing services. ASX is aiming to implement Release 2 of CHESS replacement in 2029. ASX said all approved market operators (AMO) advised they successfully connected to the new system ...

Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... remain more open to private investments and cryptocurrency. The report noted the need for advisers to bridge this generational gap with newer generations.

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... assets in super rather than using them in retirement as intended." Knox said the system struggles with a broader structural gap as applying for an income stream requires retirees to make detailed financial decisions around asset allocation and drawdown ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... that shift will be materially harder," the report warned. "Delay will not preserve the status quo, but it will expand the gap between consumer behaviour and regulated advice capability. What remains is coordinated intent across the sector and the confidence ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... nationwide, with women missing out on about $126 million in that single year alone. "The exclusion entrenches the gender super gap and undermines the universality that underpins Australia's retirement system," SMC said. "The outdated exclusion was originally ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... "But we do need to take account of activity. We do need to take account of the possibility that that will close the output gap for ourselves. Of course, the trickiness there is we know it affects demand, but we probably think it affects supply as well. ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... would be much happier if they had a guaranteed income for life in retirement. Yet Challenger identified a clear knowledge gap persisting, with more than half of them (59%) no knowing about, or having not heard of, lifetime income streams as a financial ...

Adviser exam pass rate exceeds 70% for the first time in 12 months

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... advice industry is struggling with a decline in adviser numbers which is not being offset by new entrants; a long training gap and legislated professional year requirements which create a four-year structural lag in workforce supply; and the rising demand ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... government proposed the law in September last year, arguing that the legislation in this measure will close the regulatory gap, improve consumer protection, and ensure businesses meet standards like those in the broader financial system. This move was ...

ASX is 'compromised' and 'lacks aspiration': Final report

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

The ASX Inquiry Panel has released a damning final report into the ASX, focusing on governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group. The panel conducted more than 140 stakeholder interviews, reviewed submissions ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | 12:42PM

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI | 12:34PM

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI | 12:17PM

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA | 12:29PM

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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