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New investment governance provider for AFSL launches

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
A new investment governance service provider has opened its doors for small to medium-sized Australia financial services licence (AFSL) holders to enhance and strengthen their governance frameworks. Founded by three former Russell Investments directors ...

CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Colonial First State (CFS ) has launched new retirement solutions offering eligible members a one-off payment when moving from accumulation into retirement. As previously mentioned in May, the CFS Pension Bonus is available to eligible FirstChoice members ...

RBA on hold but keeps door open for more hikes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) determined to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35% at the August meeting but left the door open to further hikes down the road. The central bank felt the economy has been broadly evolving as it expected, with three prior ...

Advisers bolster client book amid compliance burden: CoreData

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
... fewer than one in 10 advisers operating within a licensee network said they would consider switching licensees. Among those open to moving, lower fees, stronger administrative support and better technology integration were the most compelling reasons. ...

Warburg Pincus private equity strategy launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... Management as the responsible entity. Apex Fund Services is the administrator and registrar of the fund. Structured as an open-ended Australian unit trust, WP ACE is a sub-fund of the Warburg Pincus Access Fund S.A. SICAV. The minimum investment amount ...

Treasury opens consult on TPB sanctions framework

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
Treasury is seeking feedback on draft regulations and a draft determination to support a stronger sanctions framework for the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). The draft regulations would require the TPB to publish information about sanctions on the public ...

FAAA calls for rethink on trust tax overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... trusts approach has not been adequately consulted on or demonstrated to be appropriate," Abood said. The FAAA said it remains open to alternative reforms that better target tax avoidance while preserving the legitimate commercial and succession planning ...

Platforms are not solution providers: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... adviser productivity]." Barrett also lamented that the ownership of their clients' data is so "dispersed" due to the "open architecture" structure of platforms, creating a barrier for advisers who are simply looking for better access. He pointed ...

Bravura dual lists on the London Stock Exchange

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... held outside Australia and approximately 70% of revenue generated from EMEA markets and 30% from APAC. "Being invited to open the market at London Stock Exchange is an honour and definitely a career highlight for me. We are thrilled to celebrate this ...

Perpetual rejects EQT bid again as growth continues

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... shareholder's best interests after considering the price and other terms with its financial and legal advisers. However, it remains open to engaging with EQT on a non-exclusive basis, subject to a confidentiality and standstill agreement, to assess ...