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ETFs continue to drive managed accounts adoption: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
New research found almost three quarters of Australian financial advisers (73%) used ETFs for their clients' portfolios last year, as the investment vehicle plays an increasingly significant role in managed accounts. The number is set to increase to ...

Study reveals who bares brunt of US tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
Contrary to US government rhetoric, the cost of US import tariffs is not borne by foreign exporters, according to new research from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. The report revealed that instead, they hit the American economy itself. The ...

IMF flags 'drawn out' inflation battle in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global inflation will continue it's decline, but Australia will buck the trend. In its more recent World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF said headline global inflation is expected to fall to 3.8% in 2026 ...

APRA names super, life insurance lead

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
APRA has appointed Jane Magill as executive director for life insurance, private health insurance and superannuation (LPHIS). Leaving her previous position as executive director of general insurance and banking (GIB), Magill will fill the role recently ...

Alexis George to retire, new AMP chief named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
Alexis George is stepping down at AMP, with chief financial officer Blair Vernon named as her successor. George will retire from executive roles on March 30, bringing to an end more than 30 years in financial services. George joined AMP in August 2021 ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Equity Trustees (EQT) is standing firm on defending itself against culpability for the Shield Master Fund collapse and ensuing investor losses, blaming ASIC for not doing its job, as well as third-party providers for their failures. Releasing its Summary ...

Oxfam calls for net wealth tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
The average Australian billionaires' wealth grew by almost $600,000 a day in the past year, or over $10.5 billion collectively, Oxfam research found. Globally, billionaire wealth jumped by over 16% in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Use of a service that allows hesitant members to dip their toes in to receiving financial advice is expected to almost double in 2026, with 15% seeking intra-fund advice since the inception of its Super Specialist program. Commonwealth Superannuation ...

Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
US President Donald Trump has escalated his bid to acquire Greenland, imposing additional tariffs on European allies. The 10% tariffs on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the UK is effective February 1 ...

MWL complainants given $100k in lead decision outcome

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has finalised its review of MWL Financial Services' lead decision, confirming the business, which is in liquidation, did not act in the complainant's best interest. In December, AFCA unveiled the ...