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Australians like AI, reluctant to trust it on financial decisions: Survey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
Australians are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, but most remain reluctant to trust it with decisions about their money. Research by Colonial First State (CFS) found while familiarity with AI is growing, human judgement ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
The controversial Division 296 superannuation tax has passed through both houses and will take effect from July 1, alongside changes to the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment ...

FNZ appoints leads for APAC, North America

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
FNZ has made key appointments to its executive team that include two new Sydney-based leads for the Asia Pacific and North America regions. Peter Hiom was promoted to group head of Asia Pacific. He will retain the role of group head of markets. Hiom ...

National Reconstruction Fund makes $200m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) is making a $200 million hybrid note investment in ASX-listed cloud, cybersecurity, and telecoms provider Macquarie Technology Group. The NRFC said the investment is to help ensure critical digital ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
Following the landmark Federal Court decision in the case ASIC brought against Star Entertainment, ASIC chair Joe Longo said the regulator will not shy away from holding company directors to account. The Federal Court found two former senior executives ...

Interprac sues AFCA over Shield determination

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
Interprac Financial Planning has commenced Federal Court proceedings against the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), believing it has not been treated fairly. Sequoia Financial Group, Interprac's parent company, said the case relates ...

Colter Bay Capital opens doors, launches private credit fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
Already raising $100 million for its flagship fund, private credit firm Colter Bay Capital has launched with backing from a Swiss family office and fixed income fund manager. Colter Bay Capital aims to fill the corporate funding gap in Australia's lower ...

ASIC launches beneficial ownership transparency review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on how it can strengthen transparency around who ultimately owns and controls listed entities, proposing several amendments it hopes will better corporate transparency, market efficiency and oversight. ASIC said its set of proposals ...

European asset manager selects Sodor Capital as local distributor

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
Praemia REIM, a European real estate investment manager, has chosen Sodor Capital to distribute its strategies to local high-net-worth and institutional investors. Praemia REIM is Europe's largest healthcare real estate manager, with $29.6 billion (€18bn) ...

Lowy family takes stake in Magellan

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
The Lowy family has acquired a 5.1% stake in Magellan Financial Group via its trust Oryxium. Oryxium splashed $79 million across 9.35 million securities in Magellan to become a substantial shareholder. The major stake comes after Magellan announced ...