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ASIC bans former adviser Rhys Reilly for 10 years

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Former financial adviser Rhys Reilly has been banned from working in financial services for 10 years for "serious misconduct" in which he flogged the First Guardian Master Fund in return for conflicted remuneration. ASIC's investigation into Reilly ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... preliminary findings and provides an important opportunity for further feedback to help shape a modern, effective and consumer-focused Life Code."

Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

Financial services consultant Ben Walsh has called out concerns with Treasury's super switching consultation, saying parts of it miss the mark. Walsh said the consultation focuses on "the 'switch' as the point of failure" while ignoring a "massive 'user ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

... (AFCA) generally determines loss in financial advice complaints using a counterfactual ('but for') approach, comparing the consumer's actual position following the breach with the position they would reasonably have been in had the misconduct not occurred. ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... fifth of global oil supply. Remove even part of that threat and capital flows back into equities at speed," he said. "Consumer discretionary will also benefit. Lower oil feeds through to gasoline prices, which supports spending. "Airlines, travel, and ...

Coinbase receives AFSL, plans product expansion

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... "Today's announcement reflects years of investment in Australia and our commitment to operating at the highest standards of consumer protection and regulatory compliance." He added Coinbase is well-prepared for the regulatory change, welcoming former ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... dependent on the facts and circumstances of the individual case. Lead generation activities that occur at the early stages of consumer engagement, such as ones related to superannuation, may not be captured by these protections where the activity does ...

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). For the next steps, Mulino said: "I will convene a second CSLR and consumer protection roundtable in the coming weeks, to hear directly from stakeholders on the reform options." The CSLR consultation ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... Wednesday. It requires digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenised custody platforms (TCPs) to acquire AFSL and oblige with consumer protection requirements. The government proposed the law in September last year, arguing that the legislation in this ...

Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

UniSuper head of fixed interest David Colosimo said that while a global recession is not assured, it remains a real possibility given the size of Middle East conflict. "The market is now priced for a meaningful hit to growth and weaker earnings, but ...

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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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