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ASX still falling short of RBA's expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... assessments. These shortcomings include ASX compromising the resilience of its critical market infrastructure in pursuit of high shareholder returns," the RBA assessment said. "The ASIC Inquiry concluded that barriers in ASX's governance, capability ...

Treasury consults to improve data visibility into MISs

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... and around $3 trillion invested in registered and unregistered MISs," minster for financial services Daniel Mulino said. "High-quality and timely data is critical to ensuring regulators can identify emerging risks, support investor confidence and help ...

Retirement confidence lags as investors turn to AI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... rising to 62% among those aged 21 to 30. However, 39% said fear of losing money remained a barrier, contributing to continued high cash holdings. The study also highlighted a gap between perceived and actual investment knowledge, with 70% of investors ...

Pacific AM to land SMA solutions Down Under, appoints investment chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... Management. The initial PPS offering will include the Pinnacle SMA range, comprising Moderate, Balanced, Income, Growth, High Growth, and Listed Growth portfolios, built exclusively from Pinnacle affiliates' actively managed strategies, the firm ...

ART-owned G'day Group invests $200m in regional holiday parks

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... senior leaders meet in Townsville this week. G'day Group chief executive Grant Wilckens said there is a growing demand for high-quality holiday parks and resorts before the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. "We have invested more than $110 million ...

Rest director for product departs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... Simple. "With some travel ahead, I'm taking the opportunity to reflect on what's next." This comes after a couple of high-profile exits from the fund in recent months. Former chief financial officer John O'Sullivan left the fund in August ...

Praemium brings forward chair succession

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... with its current chair stepping down as the platform and portfolio administration business continues to expand its focus on high-net-worth investors and technology. Matthew Quinn will replace Barry Lewin as chair, with Lewin bringing forward his departure ...

ASIC halts Remara's private credit products for TMD deficiencies

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... "low-risk investment account backed by AA investment grade assets that makes investing your savings a breeze" and offers "a high-interest rate regardless of your account balance or whether you make regular investments." Foresight Analytics has assigned ...

FAAA flags gaps in discretionary trusts tax reforms, deficient framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
Under the proposed minimum tax on discretionary trust reforms, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) highlighted concerns over trustees potentially being forced to make "major and largely irreversible decisions" before the rules and guidance ...

Equity Trustees pushes bidders for better price

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2026
Equity Trustees' parent company EQT Holdings' board confirmed it is engaging with its two bidders - TPG Global and BGH Capital - and has pushed for an improved offer from both. EQT said the board concluded the offer price from both firms do ...