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ASX is 'compromised' and 'lacks aspiration': Final report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
The ASX Inquiry Panel has released a damning final report into the ASX, focusing on governance, capability and risk management frameworks and practices across the group. The panel conducted more than 140 stakeholder interviews, reviewed submissions ...

APRA imposes additional licence conditions on Fiducian

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
APRA has imposed additional licence conditions on Fiducian over concerns the super trustee failed to ensure proper oversight of the investment options made available to members on its platform. The step by the regulator follows a thematic review of ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
When Melinda Kee was sick with COVID-19, she took respite for one week. Kee saw it as an opportunity to tick off some personal administration she'd been meaning to get to, such as changing her pet and health insurance, and electricity and gas providers. ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... impact on GDP," Chalmers said. "In the short-term case, output would be 0.2% lower around the middle of this year but this gap would quickly close because the shock is short lived. But the more prolonged scenario would leave a bigger scar." Chalmers ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... advice industry is struggling with a decline in adviser numbers which is not being offset by new entrants; a long training gap and legislated professional year requirements which create a four-year structural lag in workforce supply; and the rising demand ...

Index managed portfolios still most popular among advisers: North

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... private markets within a managed portfolio structure on platforms like North reflects how the industry is evolving to close that gap," Rogan added. Family Wealth Advisory managing director Michael Bova said his firm is increasingly integrating private ...

Global X to tap humanoid robotics boom

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
Global X is looking to bring a Humanoid Robotics ETF to market in the coming weeks. The ETF manager confirmed to Financial Standard it is planning to launch the product shortly but could not specify the date. The Global X Humanoid Robotics ETF was registered ...

Constant slams super funds over complaints handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
ASIC commissioner Simone Constant has taken aim at superannuation fund trustees over how they identify systemic issues from member complaints. Speaking at an industry event, Constant said five out of the 10 super funds the regulator is reviewing over ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... said. IFM Investors has also released a policy blueprint outlining how Australian super funds can help bridge the funding gap for US infrastructure. ART chief investment officer Ian Patrick said while Australia would always be a key destination for capital ...

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 ...