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Atlas Arteria chair resigns as IFM offer deadline inches closer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... risks and uncertainties, Atlas Arteria securityholders (and particularly retail securityholders) should seek professional advice before deciding whether to accept or reject the offer," it said. Goodin said: "With the pending close of the IFM takeover ...

Euroz Hartleys sells capital markets arm to Canada's BMO

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... is focused on metals and mining equity capital markets, M&A and advisory firm. The institutional dealing team provides advice, idea generation, site visits and roadshows focused on resources, mining services and small- to mid-cap Western Australia industrials. ...

Advice fee spike raises super concerns: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
A $1.1 billion surge in advice fees deducted from Australians' superannuation accounts over the past two years has prompted fresh calls for stronger consumer protections. This comes amid concerns younger members are being switched into higher cost ...

ASIC calls out platform trustees: 'Clear breach of trust'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... entrusted with over $300 billion in retirement savings from 1 June 2024 to 31 October 2025. ASIC found persistent gaps in advice fee controls, limited checks of advice documents, insufficient focus on understanding the advice licensees' and if they use ...

FSC links active super choices to stronger retirement outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Australians who actively engage with their superannuation and seek financial advice could significantly improve their retirement outcomes, according to new research commissioned by the Financial Services Council (FSC). The research, conducted by NMG ...

BUSSQ beefs up cyber security oversight

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... Rowan has joined the board as a director; he has been an expert committee member since August 2023, providing independent advice on cyber security, technology strategy and IT risk management since. In addition to his new role, Rowan will also be a member ...

Allianz Retire+ appoints senior manager

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... solutions, within its distribution and marketing team. Anantharaj brings more than 20 years' experience across insurance, advice, retirement and superannuation. Prior to joining Allianz Retire+, she was a retirement specialist (MyNorth Lifetime) ...

Advisers expect growth despite uphill challenges

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... under management (AUM). Meanwhile, the ageing dynamic among their client books continues to be a concern, as Australian advice books remain heavily skewed towards older clients, with Millennials making up 12.5% and Generation Z just 2.4%, compared with ...

APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... to ASIC's proceedings for its involvement in First Guardian. Praemium said it will "will review the claim and take advice and update the market in due course." Diversa Trustees has said it will be "vigorously defending" ASIC's allegations, arguing ...

Kudu continues Australian expansion with fresh investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... We're excited about the opportunities ahead," Carter said. "We founded AFPG with a commitment to delivering high-quality advice to our clients, and that will not change." Meanwhile, Kudu co-chief investment officer and partner Chris Shin explained ...