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Brookfield sells minority La Trobe stake for $3bn

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026

... billion over the past four years. Brookfield said by drawing on its operating expertise, the business launched several new products, including a listed investment trust on the ASX, and continues to expand its product offering. "It has significantly invested ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... guardrails to mitigate the risk of poor member outcomes and preserve the flexibility that is fundamental to platform products." Under the standard, the FSC expects enhanced due diligence prior to the onboarding of any option onto an investment menu. ...

AllianceBernstein debuts second active ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... capabilities, combined with a clear focus on local investors, align well with our shared commitment to delivering innovative products and best-in-class client service."

IFPA chief executive to exit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... Wilson brought many years experience in marketing and communications, including roles at the Australasian Promotional Products Association and with the Liberal Party of Australia. "After four and a half wonderful years, the time felt right to move on. ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... though, Radar Results noted, like the location of the clients, funds under management or administration, and the investment products recommended. There were no changes to valuations for risk clients or those charging SMSF administration fees. The highest ...

Australia is 'laissez-faire' on eligibility for semi-liquid investments: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... such as the wholesale investor test, to distinguish between retail and sophisticated investors, access to private asset products is easily available to individual retail investors via vehicles such as evergreen funds and listed investment vehicles (LIVs). ...

ASIC acts against another former FSGA adviser

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... Statements of Advice that included misleading statements and recommended placing entire superannuation balances into high-risk products. It said this was particularly the case where the fact find had been done by an unlicensed third party, the SOA was ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... insurance policies that limit cover for mental health. Currently, clause 2.1(b) of the code requires insurers to design new products that do not incorporate a blanket exclusion specific to mental health in the general terms and conditions of the standard ...

SMSF Adviser Network shuts its doors, 85 advisers vanish from FAR

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... who operated under a limited licence to provide advice on SMSF establishments and classes of product, but not specific products, under authorisation provided by the National Tax & Accountants' Association's (NTAA) Australian financial services ...

AMP head of corporate pensions departs

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... mostly relating to AMP's superannuation offerings, including head of product - superannuation, director stronger super products and prudential standards, and most recently head of corporate pensions. AMP chief executive Blair Vernon told Financial ...

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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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