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Final report into Life Code makes 85 recommendations

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... proposing some 85 recommendations across aspects of mental health, customer vulnerability, claims handling, and sales practices. The review, initiated by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI), commenced in October 2025, was spearheaded by former ...

ASX to focus on pattern of problematic behaviour in listed entities

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... raised concerns about the company's announcements. ASX said its concerns are heightened when an entity's disclosure practices appear to be aimed at supporting a placement price, maintaining post-raising trading levels, or inducing speculative interest ...

APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... prudential standards and trustees' duties under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act. "Prudent remuneration practices play a critical role in driving sound governance and protecting the best financial interests of superannuation fund members," ...

Diversa drags Praemium into First Guardian lawsuit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... conditions on Diversa in late 2025. APRA said it has concerns relating to Diversa's investment governance frameworks and practices, including oversight of platform investment options made available to members. Diversa acts as trustee for 10 registrable ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... trustees. Two years on, trustees exhibited varying degrees of urgency in responding as most took steps to uplift their practices and are committed to taking further action, but others took no action at all. ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said: "Unfortunately ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
Most financial advice practices are ill-prepared to manage the sudden death or permanent disablement of a principal, according to new research, underscoring widespread gaps in succession and contingency planning. Business Health's newly released What ...

APRA embeds geopolitical risks management ground rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... super funds to incorporate geopolitical risk into their enterprise risk management frameworks, governance structures, practices and culture. They must also actively monitor the geopolitical environment to identify emerging threats and to ensure decision-making ...

ASIC puts private credit on notice ahead of EOFY

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... including boards, auditors, responsible entities, trustees and chief investment officers, to assess current private credit practices against ASIC's ten principles and lift standards where needed. Late last year, ASIC's deep dive in the sector found ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... breach of law. However, it said consumers should exercise caution when dealing with businesses that use lead generation practices and exhibit high-risk characteristics. "ASIC is putting participants on notice and will consider taking enforcement action ...

Capstone joins forces with PictureWealth to form $22bn FUA planning network

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... advisers and $13.5 billion FUA into the fold. CapBack, the recently launched backoffice services offering for self-licensed practices, will also become available under the broader PictureWealth group. Capstone Financial Planning will continue to operate ...