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Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... introduced in 2021 and until last year, 108 of the 123 products that failed the test have been extinguished. Financial Services Council Blake Briggs said: "A CPI + X benchmark for a limited portion of portfolios would provide funds with greater flexibility ...

Advice industry can't afford CSLR to be an 'unsustainable mess': FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... changes to the CSLR scheme, with close to four in five (79%) urging to spread any special levy cost across the financial services sector on a more "even basis". While 63% want to cap the total amount paid by the advice sector and 74% are calling to change ...

HUB24 hires head of retail distribution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... decade of senior leadership experience across distribution, adviser engagement and strategic growth roles within financial services. Most recently, he served as a general manager of distribution and marketing at Resolution Life, where he oversaw adviser ...

Iress inks partnership to embed AI across platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... have a disciplined spending of around 5-7% of revenue on the R&D. Thoughtworks managing director for banking, financial services and insurance Wayne Te Paa said: "We are proud to partner with Iress to accelerate its ambitions as a modern, AI-enabled ...

Ten Cap appoints inaugural distribution lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... private wealth, and institutional channels, Ten Cap said. Cheika brings nearly 15 years of experience across the financial services industry. Most recently, he was business development manager at CFS, driving new business opportunities and managing relationships ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... combined charges before the Federal Court, covering breaches of directors' duties, dishonest conduct in financial services, and providing false or misleading information to the regulator. The charges follow earlier action taken by regulators, with ...

Evolution Trustees names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... former chief executive Rupert Smoker in September last year. He brings over 25 years' experience across the financial services industry, including stints at PwC, Hastings Funds Management and GE Capital. Prior to Evolution Trustees, Norman was the ...

Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
During unprecedented times, it is important for the financial services industry to balance growth and resilience amid regulatory reforms, the rise of artificial intelligence and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, according to the Stockbrokers ...

Addressing modern slavery risks more critical than ever: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
This year's Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference will help financial services professionals address modern slavery risk in portfolios, particularly as new laws propose entities should identify and take reasonable action ...

ASIC bans another former MWL adviser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
ASIC has banned Sydney-based former financial adviser John Morgan from providing financial services, controlling an entity that carries on a financial services business or performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business ...