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Federal Court confirms Netwealth's First Guardian failures

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... 1000 affected investors in January, after Netwealth confirmed it would compensate victims in December 2025. ASIC did not seek a pecuniary penalty in the matter, owing to the circumstances of the case, including the timely payment of compensation to affected ...

Zurich completes ClearView takeover

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... The final ruling will determine the tax treatment applicable to eligible shareholders, with ClearView advising investors to seek independent tax advice based on their individual circumstances.

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
TAL has promoted its general manager of consumer and growth as chief of customer and health officer, as the life insurer moves to bring customer experience, health outcomes and community engagement closer together. TAL has announced the appointment ...

Munro Partners to acquire GSFM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... Financials' minority stake in Munro, strengthening its strategic alignment with the Australian investment manager as both firms seek to expand their presence across Australia and Canada.

Treasury consults on foreign investment framework reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
Treasury has opened a consultation to review existing conditions required for foreign investment approvals in Australia. It said while these conditions play an important role in protecting Australia's national interest, it is important to ensure they ...

Viridian launches national broking business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
Viridian Financial Group has launched Viridian Lending, bringing the mortgage broking operations under a single national brand as the group seeks to strengthen links between brokers and financial advisers. The launch completes the integration of the ...

Perennial expands resources investment universe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Perennial Partners has launched the Perennial Global Resources Trust, expanding its resources investment capability from just Australia into global markets following the closure of its Perennial Strategic Natural Resources Trust to new investors. The ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
For much of Australia's compulsory superannuation era, investing for retirement has been built on a quiet understanding: contribute consistently, trust professional fund managers and allow time to do the work. For a growing number of younger Australians ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... Nealy half of Australians who use AI said they would verify information directly with their super fund, while others would seek confirmation from government websites, financial advisers or other professionals. Schubert said the findings strengthened ...

Space, semiconductor ETFs worst performers in July

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
Space-related and semiconductor exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among the worst performers in the month of July after delivering exceptional gains earlier in the year. Global X Space Tech ETF and Betashares Space Industry ETF both declined 29.6% and ...