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Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

Pepper Money has rejected Challenger's "best and final" takeover offer of $2.25 per share after it slashed the offer price from $2.60 per share earlier this month. "Following its consideration of the proposal and consultation with shareholders, the ...

Prime Super closes two options

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

Prime Super is closing two options following a recent review of its asset allocations. The Fixed Interest option will close from May 15. Members invested in the option will be able to switch out of it until May 22. Any members still invested in the ...

Australian Ethical makes changes to super menu, fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

Australian Ethical Super is closing its High Growth offering and introducing another investment option as it prepares to roll out fee changes. Australian Ethical Super will close its High Growth investment option from May 1, with all members to be transferred ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

APRA has launched a consultation on how it can effectively collect and report data from superannuation funds as part of its work under the Retirement Income Covenant. The prudential regulator has released details of how it can work with the industry ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

Nominations are now open for the annual Financial Standard MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards 2026. The MAX Awards has recognised industry excellence across marketing, advertising and sales in financial services for over the past ...

Fidelity expands ESG role

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

Fidelity International has expanded the role of its Australian sustainability lead to oversee client initiatives. Daniela Jaramillo will continue to lead Fidelity's sustainability positioning while also helping deliver the firm's broader priorities ...

Challenger slashes offer price for Pepper Money

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

Challenger has reduced its offer price for Pepper Money from $2.60 to $2.25 per share, saying this is its best and final offer. The revised proposal is inclusive of the calendar year 2025 final dividend of 7.8 cents per share and any special dividend. ...

Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

Treasury has laid out its proposed taxation regulations surrounding the new Division 296 superannuation tax and is seeking industry feedback. In its next step since the passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) ...

AFCA expands scam-related complaints, publication rules

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026

Expanding its jurisdiction, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will now publish the names of financial firms that do not meet determinations and investigate scam-related complaints involving receiving banks. AFCA now can publicise ...

SMSFs continue to demonstrate competitive edge: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) outperform APRA-regulated funds by about 1.1% on average, according to new analysis. Insights from Adelaide University show that in the five years to 30 June 2024, SMSFs' returns averaged 1.1% higher than APRA-regulated ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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