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FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026

... debate following the failures of Shield and First Guardian. "It is simply not correct to infer that a superannuation consumer who has switched out of a default fund on the recommendation of a financial adviser has necessarily been subject to predatory ...

Geoff Lloyd to lead Perpetual wealth spin-off

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... chief executive in 2012. He remained in the role until mid-2018 before moving to MLC. He currently chairs the direct-to-consumer investment platform Stake, the advice platform DASH Technology Group, and iExtend. Lloyd has also been involved in non-profit ...

Government looks to better define roles of regulators

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... where there are sensible guardrails." Mulino also flagged lead generation as an ongoing issue which can lead to great consumer harm. "We're going to also consult on additional proposals to curb inappropriate lead generation," Mulino said. He added ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026

... regulatory change driven exits, and the lengthy qualification process for new entrants all contribute. "Despite this, consumer need for financial advice is rising. The consequence is a widening gap between supply and demand." The FAAA said the demand ...

Rest 'diversifies its diversifiers' with US neighbourhood malls

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... where they are most likely to shop for everyday needs for many years to come." He added retail precincts that focus on consumer essentials and necessities can offer resilient, stable income streams. "This sector has shown it can hold up well through ...

Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... million and $10 million. For balances over $10 million a 40% tax rate applies. The thresholds will be indexed to the Consumer Price Index each year. For members on defined benefit (DB) schemes, Treasury put forth recommendations compiled by the Australian ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026

... concerned about the upside inflation risks, especially given recent solid GDP and employment reports along with the lift in consumer inflation expectations." Bassanese said he believes the conflict in the Middle East will have ended by May, meaning oil ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

... financial advice subjects are ethics for professional advisers, financial advice regulatory and legal obligations, client and consumer behaviour, and financial advice fundamentals. The proposed list of financial concepts study includes aged care advice ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026

More Australians are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for insurance advice, underscoring the need for the government to deliver on its advice reforms, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said. Research by CALI found three in five Australians ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026

... information is rarely tailored to individual circumstances. At the same time, ASIC has refreshed the Moneysmart website, its consumer education platform, to make it more engaging and relevant for Australians of all generations. "This refresh helps ensure ...

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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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