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Takeovers Panel denies Atlas Arteria interim order request

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... restrained from despatching the bidder's statement in its current form. This morning, the panel confirmed it decided not to make the interim order and is "still considering whether to conduct proceedings."

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... superannuation funds. "Applying an investment performance and fees test to externally directed products, where consumers make decisions with professional advice, and to retirement products, where outcomes depend on individual retirement circumstances ...

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

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... misconduct of a tiny minority of advice businesses that have done the wrong thing." Advisers are now calling for the government to make significant changes to the CSLR scheme, with close to four in five (79%) urging to spread any special levy cost across ...

Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

Departing ASIC chair Joe Longo said the most effective way to tackle unscrupulous actors in lead generation activity would be to stop it at the source and ban all unlicensed communications. Speaking at the Financial Counselling Australia conference ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

... members and their families real peace of mind at a time when it matters most." Further, from July 1 members will be able to make non-lapsing binding death benefit nominations, the minimum timeframe for new events cover is reducing from 30 days to 10 ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked interest rates by 0.25% at the May meeting, bringing the official cash rate to 4.35%. This hike has now fully reversed the 75bps of cuts delivered last year and the cash rate is now in-line with its peak during ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... designation. "The recommendations would lead to a clearer, safer pathway for older Australians, enabling these people to make more effective aged care decisions," Abood said. "This is particularly critical as Australia's population ages - the proportion ...

Openmarkets makes private wealth play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

Openmarkets is expanding into private wealth, with plans to attract 50 financial advisers over the next three years. Openmarkets' private wealth advisory has onboarded several new advisers across Australia in the past 12 months as part of a strategic ...

Budget to overhaul negative gearing, CGT discount, family trusts

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... are really serious. We recognise and respect the really big contribution that older Australians have made and continue to make to our country and to our economy. But a lot of Australians, and particularly younger Australians, are finding it really difficult ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... portfolios. "Yields are compensating investors for risk, and by being selective about where we invest, we're well-placed to make the most of this market environment for members," Sawtell-Rickson says. As a superannuation fund investing across the ...

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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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