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APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... to ASIC's proceedings for its involvement in First Guardian. Praemium said it will "will review the claim and take advice and update the market in due course." Diversa Trustees has said it will be "vigorously defending" ASIC's allegations, arguing ...

Kudu continues Australian expansion with fresh investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... We're excited about the opportunities ahead," Carter said. "We founded AFPG with a commitment to delivering high-quality advice to our clients, and that will not change." Meanwhile, Kudu co-chief investment officer and partner Chris Shin explained ...

Diversa drags Praemium into First Guardian lawsuit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... ASIC has not made any claims against PAL, Powerwrap or OVWS to date. Praemium said it will "will review the claim and take advice and update the market in due course." APRA imposed additional licence conditions on Diversa in late 2025. APRA said it has ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... engagement is increasing. People are becoming more aware, and switching behaviour is rising." Members' uptake on financial advice and SMSFs launching are also trending up. "Fewer people are receiving financial advice than before, but those who do ...

Union calls on RBA staff to reject pay offer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... their wages fall backwards," Angrisano said. "RBA executives rely on their workforce to provide high level support and advice, and they can't be expected to do it for peanuts," she said. The union noted the proposed wage increases sit below the current ...

Frontier awards custody mandate for ICIO offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... 2025 it would be absorbing the State Super investment team as part of developing the capability to offer an end-to-end advice and portfolio management service for institutional investors. That team successfully transitioned into the firm in December ...

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 ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... updated a list first published in February, which identified 44 entities linked to lead generation, referral arrangements and advice businesses that acquire leads. The latest update brings the total number of names entities to 63. ASIC stressed that ...

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

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
PictureWealth Group has inked a landmark deal with national advice licensee Capstone Financial Planning, forming a combined business with 360 financial advisers and $22 billion in funds under advice. Prior to the announcement, PictureWealth Group was ...

Perfect regulatory certainty in digital economy not 'realistic': ASIC

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox program, which allows fintechs to test innovative financial products and services like AI-driven advice and payment tools. ASIC is already working with eight firms on pilot programs, but Bollen is encouraging more businesses ...