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AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... 'for cause' basis, including regulatory or disciplinary action. All restrictions will apply only to the individual adviser, not the entire dealer group. AIOFP chief executive Peter Johnston said the initiative is designed to restore confidence and protect ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... scrutiny of fund-level expenditure to hold RSE licensees accountable for improving practices, reducing spending that is deemed not in members' best financial interests and promoting the financial interests of their members." APRA's work will ...

ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... contributions to multiple super funds through a single transaction. Recent research cited by CFS found 62% of small businesses that do not currently pay super on payday expect the reforms to increase administrative effort, while more than a quarter remain ...

AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has appointed Paul Woodburn as its new lead ombudsman superannuation, succeeding Heather Gray, who had served as lead ombudsman superannuation since 2020. Woodburn commenced in the role on May 25 ...

ASIC, APRA target insurers' TPD product sustainability

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... have been initiated digitally. The median time to lodge a claim online has reduced to five business days. TAL, however, did not confirm how long it now takes AustralianSuper to payout claims in time for the article.

Platforms should be wary of cutting options: Experts

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... industry," he said. AMP group executive of platforms Edwina Maloney said there is also a mistaken view among regulators that you do not need a lot of options for the same assets on a platform. "We need to educate the regulators around what that choice ...

Janus Henderson expands private credit offering

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

Janus Henderson is expanding its private credit offering across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), making two specialist strategies from recently acquired Victory Park available to regional investors. The move follows Janus Henderson's acquisition ...

ASIC backs Australia's fintech edge as AI reshapes financial services

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... later services. "As the pace of chang accelerates, industry and regulators will need to work together to ensure that Australia not only keeps up but stays ahead," Longo said. The report forms part of ASIC's broader push to support responsible innovation ...

Financial services failing to provide consistent outcomes: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... continued collection or enforcement activity when it "should have stopped". "In some cases, quality assurance processes did not identify where staff were not following the organisation's own policies," AFCA said. "A number of the matters involved consumers ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... conducted by the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA), Praemium and CoreData reveals financial advice has not kept up with the HNW population's booming wealth. It is ultimately widening the gap between demand and access, alongside ...

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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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