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Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... approximately 98% of Australia's exports entering the EU, while emphasising support on investments in both directions, and allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia to have better access to European government contracts, worth around ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

When Melinda Kee was sick with COVID-19, she took respite for one week. Kee saw it as an opportunity to tick off some personal administration she'd been meaning to get to, such as changing her pet and health insurance, and electricity and gas providers. ...

Severe underperformance sees Polen Capital funds wound up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

... Polen Capital Global Emerging Markets Growth strategy to Australian investors." In October 2021, the Polen Capital Global Small and Mid Cap Fund was also introduced. The Polen Capital Global Growth Fund invested in 25-35 growth companies around the world ...

Geopolitical risks, private credit threaten financial stability: RBA

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... importance. Private credit has continued to grow strongly. Nevertheless, available estimates suggest private credit remains a small part of the overall financial system, accounting for less than 2% of assets in the financial system," the RBA said. Furthermore ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... means GDP is now likely to be a quarter to half a percentage point weaker in the middle years of the forward estimates. A small change in a forecast, but it tells a bigger story. Not primarily a demand story, but a supply one." Chalmers said Australia ...

Fund manager red flags founders' massive pay packages

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... you think, 'Hang on a second, what could that number be except a reflection of ego?'" At the other end of the spectrum, a small company like PWR Holdings, founded by Kees Weel, owns about 10% of the shares on issue. The company, which is a strong performer ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... younger Australians increasingly seek advice on investments, debt management, and first-home purchases, while families and small business owners look for support on cashflow, insurance, and succession planning." Further, Abood said the process for new ...

First Super switches out group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... administration of insurance arrangements," the fund said. "First Super prides itself on being large enough to perform and small enough to care, and this new fee will let the First Super insurance team continue to deliver efficient, specialist service ...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... regardless of holidays, illness or retirement". The client base comprises mostly of retirees, professional executives and small business owners. With the change of ownership, Asset Partners will remain in Robina under the direction of Graham Campbell ...

Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... Consulting managing director Meg Heffron points out that one of the most important features of the regulations for members of small superannuation funds, such as SMSFs and small APRA funds, is how the Division 296 fund earnings would be divided up between ...

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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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