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Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... Zealand Louise Watson said. She added the current environment of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing changes to tax and super regulations reinforces the need for personalised advice. Nearly 59% of generation X said they plan on leaving their ...

Regal Partners' FUM drops by $0.6bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... non-executive director of the board. In the year to 31 December 2025, it delivered a full-year normalised net profit after tax (NPAT) of $160.5 million, up 65% from the year prior. FUM excluding commitments for the quarter dropped to $20.2 billion. Regal ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

Actuaries Institute has proposed a three-part package to tackle Australians missing out on tax-free income by not transitioning their superannuation to the retirement phase when eligible. Under the proposal, all APRA-regulated super funds would be required ...

IFPA chief executive to exit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... 2021 as head of marketing and membership ahead of its decision to broaden the membership base; it was previously known as Tax and Super Australia. Wilson brought many years experience in marketing and communications, including roles at the Australasian ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

Treasury is seeking feedback on draft legislation that would give the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) stronger regulatory powers and enable greater sanctions. The draft legislation proposes to introduce criminal penalties for unregistered tax return preparers ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... Barrenjoey has contributed $32 million in Magellan's net profits in the 12 months to December 2025. The profits before tax could see a rise to $139 million after the takeover. "The combined business will generate earnings across investment management ...

GESB loses another key executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... Melissa Haddleton has taken on the role on an interim basis. Acting as chief financial officer during this time will be manager, tax David Cagorski, the spokesperson confirmed. His departure follows that of GESB's long serving chief executive, Ben Palmer. ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Treasury is tightening the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia. The draft law broadens and clarifies the definition of Taxable Australian Real Property (TARP) and introduces a definition ...

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

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... 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 licence (AFSL). According to Padua WealthData ...

Div 296 requires fixing before finalisation: Industry

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

... current form of the regulation raises several practical and fairness concerns. "Treasury should revisit these rules, so the tax outcome is more timely, workable and aligned with the person who ultimately receives the benefit," Sheary said. "Our submission ...

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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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