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Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... services/investment disciplines that can translate into incremental but durable market share gains in a high-income, standards-driven import market." For Australia, the agreement's core value is more concentrated towards improved entry conditions into ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... As a result, more Australians are entering retirement with significant levels of super, delivering them higher living standards and more income as retirees, and easing pressure on government budgets, SMC said. The amount of retiree income from super ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... it's needed, released up to 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from domestic reserves and temporarily relaxed fuel standards to get more petrol to service stations. "We're increasing surveillance, doubling penalties for misconduct and empowering ...

Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... growth while building fiscal buffers, and productivity enhancing reforms should help boost supply, generate higher living standards and unlock more investment. Chalmers said the government's aim is to help the economy grow without adding to price pressures. ...

AWAG appoints first head of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... governance, compliance oversight and strategic risk management aligns strongly with AWAG's commitment to best practice advice standards and robust to regulatory frameworks," AWAG said. "David is also highly regarded for his broad corporate insight and ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... to earn an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 or higher, offered by a Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) accredited higher education provider (HEP) and align with the current curriculum requirements. They also still ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

... outcomes-led organisation. He consistently shines a light on members and staff rather than himself, embodying the highest standards of leadership within our industry." Other awards on the night were given to Hostplus executive manager, client relationships ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... ASIC," he said. "This was a case that we had to take on. Not only because matters such as this define and enforce the standards of care, diligence, and accountability expected of senior corporate leaders. But because of widespread community concern about ...

Infocus reinforces focus on adviser support, governance with new hire

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026

Infocus has named its head of professional standards, hiring from Count. Phil Creswell has joined the national advice group, where he will oversee adviser audits, quality advice coaching, business health checks and adviser support, helping to ensure ...

BlackRock caps outflows on US$27bn private credit fund

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... monthly subscriptions multiple times rather than dilute returns to existing shareholders or compromise our underwriting standards. It is a key driver of HLEND's strong relative returns and sound risk management." A business development company (BDC) ...

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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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