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Buyer beware: Private credit as a defensive play

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... private credit sector is facing unprecedented regulatory scrutiny in which regulator ASIC has put product providers on notice for opaque practices and transparency issues, particularly around fees. To help address this, Danieli said advisers should consider ...

UniSuper makes investment changes for High Growth option

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... example, software and/or telecommunication systems and services). "As at the date of this 'Important product changes' notice all other negative screens are unchanged across these three sustainable and environmental branded investment options," UniSuper ...

Adviser ban stretched to 2028 in ASIC deterrence win

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... understood the problems with the model but turned a blind eye to it. "Alternatively, if he truly did not appreciate or notice the issues, it speaks volumes of his skill and competence as a financial adviser," ASIC said. "In many ways, Rogers was careless ...

Product showcase: A guaranteed future

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
The biggest risk to retirement may not be markets, but strategies that haven't kept pace with today's needs. For financial advisers who want to stay at the leading edge, Allianz Retire+ offers a compelling solution. Retirement income products ...

Atlas Arteria rejects 'exploitative' IFM takeover bid

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... Atlas Arteria said prior to the takeover bid it was actively considering its holdings in Chicago Skyway and had issued a notice to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), the other major shareholder in Chicago Skyway, to sell its stake. However, IFM's ...

Adviser-client relationships eroded by AI: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
While there are elements of artificial intelligence (AI) that boost operational efficiency for financial advisers, a new study finds they are not fond of the idea of their clients seeking a second opinion through the technology, as it can be "insulting ...

APRA finalises CPS 230 amendments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... available on APRA's website. "APRA will have the ability to grant exemptions for additional service providers by written notice where appropriate. Over time, as domestic and international operational resilience practices mature, APRA expects the scope ...

ASIC reviews AFSLs over finfluencer concerns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
ASIC has issued warning notices to four finfluencers suspected of providing unlicensed financial advice or engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct, as well as commencing a review of several licensees and their supervision of 15 finfluencers operating ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
Treasury is seeking feedback on draft legislation that would give the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) stronger regulatory powers and enable greater sanctions. The draft legislation proposes to introduce criminal penalties for unregistered tax return preparers ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... attractive valuations, we've established a track record of uncovering great businesses long before the crowd takes notice, while also delivering downside protection during periods of turbulence. "In the current market, small-cap valuations are near ...