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ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... compensation for members for losses resulting from the alleged failures by Equity Trustees in relation to First Guardian, as well as declarations and civil penalties. ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said the latest action is part of ASIC's 2026 enforcement ...

Emerging markets progress from consumption to innovation: Experts

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... historically been a safe haven from risk. People are reassessing some of that to some extent, because, already, it's such a well-held asset class. Already, USD equities are expensive. Already, there's been a lot of flow into them, and so when ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... war in the Middle East. The US market is outperforming relative to its peers, Europe is struggling, while China is faring well, she said. In essence, Mousina reasons the fundamental economic backdrop around the world is driving resilience. Another reason ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... BlackRock. The rollout will begin with the introduction of the Retirement Income Optimiser on the FirstChoice platform, as well as a Pension Bonus feature for eligible CFS members in August, with further solutions to be introduced over the next 12 months. ...

Government to fast track low-risk foreign investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... is crucial to Australia's prosperity and the government is committed to ensuring it is in Australia's national interest as well. "We are strengthening and streamlining Australia's foreign investment system to attract investment that drives economic growth ...

Lendlease names new investment management chief

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... head of investments and was appointed chief investment officer in July 2024, with responsibility for capital allocation, as well as global capital raising and product development. She has more than 30 years' experience across institutional real estate ...

Tokenisation could inject $24bn annually: Project Acacia

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... infrastructure arrangements - and recognises that it will take a collective effort to ensure Australia's financial system is well positioned for the digital age." DFCRC co-chief executive Tālis Putniņš added: "Project Acacia demonstrated how tokenised ...

Removing CGT discount on all assets will make tax system fairer: Chalmers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... higher than 37% on average." Chalmers added standalone housing tends to have strong capital gains relative to other assets, as well as more scope for leverage, which has been a recipe for the kinds of distortion seen in recent decades. "The combination ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... "Investors can play a role in combatting modern slavery through many ways; shareholder resolutions, divestments, exclusions as well as company engagements and policy advocacy," Ausbil Investment Management head of ESG and co-portfolio manager Mans Carlsson ...

ACCC approves Zurich's ClearView takeover

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... 53% of ClearView, said it intends to vote in favour of the scheme. The next steps involve receiving approval from APRA, as well as the court greenlighting the scheme. "ClearView and Zurich are continuing to work towards the implementation of the Scheme ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

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

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

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

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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