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Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... being the advertising to attract consumers and cold calling. At present, Treasury believes there is some uncertainty about whether lead generation activities constitute "dealing or financial product advice" and this is dependent on the facts and circumstances ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... bastards, or you'll be in living Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," Trump wrote. The threats have experts questioning whether markets can rely on the TACO principle - the concept that "Trump Always Chickens Out". deVere group chief executive ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... have done or should have done better, and is a 'disappointment', you still have to look at public policy and see whether or not a court will award that child money if you completely exclude them," Williamson says. Public policy in law refers ...

Capstone launches back office service for self-licensed advisers

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... experienced team and fully tailored offering can provide you with everything you need to run your back room - regardless of whether you're commencing your self-licensed journey or have been working under your own license for some time."

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026

... our job is to act in your best financial interests, which means thoroughly assessing any new asset class before deciding whether to include it." It said it is considering how it could be made available through Choiceplus "in a way that aligns with regulatory ...

Superannuation advertising ban consultation launches

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026

... and employee that is shown to the employee at the time of onboarding." More specifically, this will apply regardless of whether the funds appear at the same time, such as on the same page or screen, or across multiple pages or screens. "This requirement ...

Morningstar names most compelling funds

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026

... reflecting a clear preference for scale, liquidity, and implementation efficiency," the report said. "Passive strategies (whether they are an exchange-traded fund or a fund vehicle), by contrast, have continued to attract consistent and growing inflows ...

Macquarie 'preparing for all contingencies' as conflict continues

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026

... Wikramanayake said. "I don't know that a de-globalised world is the right thing, but it's a more fragmented faction whether it's Europe, the Middle East, India, China, Southeast Asia, they're all thinking much more about being self-re ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... date the court agrees the abuse occurred) until the day the compensation order is made. Employer mandated contributions, whether paid at the legislated minimum or at a higher rate as negotiated as part of an industrial agreement or award are exempt from ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... can 'dominate' their respective spheres of influence: for all funds, this will mean clearly carving out their niche - whether that's serving the 'mass disengaged' with simple, low-cost products aimed at 'low touch, low balance' members, or providing ...

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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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