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Praemium progresses automation, finalises local job cuts

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... chief executive Anthony Wamsteker said: "The March quarter delivered strong net flows into Spectrum, reflecting adviser confidence in the platform and validating our strategic focus on the HNW segment. This demand highlights the breadth and strength ...

GCI Funds raises $125m for second strategic capital fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... 18 months, at which point a new vintage will be raised. GCI said the $125 million raised reflects ongoing investor confidence in the strategy and its ability to originate and execute complex transactions. Commenting, chief executive Ben Skilbeck commended ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... trustees are appropriately equipped to discharge these responsibilities is essential to maintaining member trust and confidence in wrap superannuation platforms as a vehicle for retirement savings," the FSC said. In releasing the standard, FSC chief ...

IFPA chief executive to exit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... respect for this organisation, its people, and the members it serves. IFPA is in a strong position, and I have every confidence in what comes next," she said in a statement to Financial Standard. "Financial services in Australia is at a genuinely pivotal ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... participants move too slowly, consumers will normalise the use of unregulated digital and AI-based tools before institutional confidence catches up. Rebuilding trust after that shift will be materially harder," the report warned. "Delay will not preserve ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... as a clear signal of a sharp weakening in the economy as already arriving," Bloxham said. Similarly, NAB's business confidence survey also showed a sharp drop (down 29 points), also falling to its lowest level since the pandemic. "Our reading is that ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... protections for taxpayers against tax agent misconduct, including poor and unlawful tax advice, and maintain community confidence in the integrity of the tax system." The proposed five new criminal offenses for unregistered tax preparers include providing ...

UK's Nest to invest $860m in private companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... Crescent Capital said it is delighted to have been picked by Nest for the mandate. "This partnership reflects Nest's confidence in our longstanding track record, disciplined approach to credit, and ability to source compelling privately originated opportunities ...

Magellan shareholders say yes to Barrenjoey takeover

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... across a large number of applicants," he said. Formica added the strong demand itself is a positive signal and reflects confidence in Magellan's strategy and support for the transaction.

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... higher since last year (68.9). But the rising cost of living continues to impact lifestyle, financial security, and confidence in whether money will last. The top priority for close to half (44%) is to have enough money to enjoy retirement, with nearly ...