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FAAA fights to reignite Dixon inquiry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 JUL 2025
Although the Senate Committee Inquiry into Dixon Advisory was expected to lapse due to the election, the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is shedding light on the possibility of resuming the process. FAAA general manager of policy, advocacy ...

Binance appoints new head of Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... next wave of digital assets across the region. Matt Poblocki, who carries expertise across the commercial, legal and regulatory landscapes, was appointed to the role. Poblocki will remain focused on streamlining the platform's commercial strategy and ...

Insignia accepts CC Capital bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... board said. The scheme is subject to various conditions, including that shareholders vote in favour of the scheme and regulatory approvals. Insignia said, subject to approvals, it expects the scheme will be implemented in the first half of calendar year ...

ASIC sues Fortnum Private Wealth

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JUL 2025
... licensee for about 9828 clients. It did not include records where FPW had delivered the advice." Brown went on to say that regulatory reporting of the incident and any client remediation was completed in a timely manner. "There was no client financial ...

1MDB mastermind found in Shanghai with Aussie passport: Reports

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
Jho Low, the man accused of defrauding Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund, is reportedly living in Shanghai under a Greek alias with a fake Australian passport. Investigative outlet Brazen is reporting that Low, who has been on the run for several years ...

McKell Institute calls for CGT 'circuit breaker'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
A new paper from the McKell Institute calls for a major shake-up of capital gains tax (CGT) via a 'circuit breaker' proposal to the stalled national housing debate. The paper suggests increasing or decreasing the CGT discount is too simple of ...

ASIC fines advice groups over unregistered advisers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
Two advice licensees have paid infringement notices after they were found to have authorised advisers and had them provide personal advice while unregistered. Skye Money and Smart Financial Capital have both paid fines of $31,300 to ASIC for authorising ...

Investors 'ignoring' volatility: Schroders

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... environment where valuation discipline and a focus on fundamentals are increasingly difficult to maintain, especially amid regulatory and market pressures. "The Your Future, Your Super regime and the rise of passive investing have redefined 'risk' as ...

Former BBY chair charged with aiding dishonest conduct

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 JUL 2025
The former executive chair of defunct stockbroker BBY Limited is now facing charges in relation to BBY's misappropriation of client funds. Glenn Rosewall was charged with two offences related to aiding, abetting, counselling or producing BBY's dishonest ...

Stop delaying Payday Super laws, says SMC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUL 2025
With Australia's unpaid super bill growing by $110 million each week, a survey from Super Members Council (SMC) shows 70% of Aussies want to see the payday super laws implemented as scheduled. Payday super laws are slated to come into effect on 1 July ...