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Trump imposes tariffs as Greenland bid escalates

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... Arctic. "Applying tariffs on allies for pursuing the collective security of NATO allies is completely wrong. We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US administration." French President Emmanuel Macron said tariff threats were "unacceptable" ...

Just 450 advisers drop off ASIC FAR after deadline hits

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... came into effect on January 1, under which an adviser can no longer provide personal advice if they have not completed a course or qualification on the approved list. As at 20 November 2025, there were 15,469 relevant providers listed on the FAR. Of ...

First batch of specialist advisers graduate SMSFA program

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... of 37 participants completed the program. Since its inception, more than 2300 professionals have graduated from the SSA course. Responding to the need for a more guided learning pathway, the SMSF Association recently introduced a cohort-based model featuring ...

Performance test changes not necessary: ART

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... of how the $354 billion fund invests, things are unlikely to change. "Can you make improvements in the margin? Yeah, of course, you can always improve things," Parker said. "It is fundamentally back looking, but I don't see how you could change that. ...

Chalmers globetrots to sell minerals for foreign investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... developed relationships across the board, across Congress, across the Senate, across Democrat and Republican Members, and of course as well across civil society and across officials." US President Donald Trump was outspoken about his dislike of Rudd ...

SEC slams proxy adviser 'oligopoly,' urges AI use

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
... voting recommendations. And, pretty much, for free," he said. "This isn't science fiction - it's a near-term reality. Of course, with great power comes great responsibility. AI agents need to be trained and their output needs to be reviewed. Any adviser's ...

Inflation pulls back in November

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
... was pleasing to see inflation pull back in November. "After a steady climb over the second half of last year, it changed course in November, with headline inflation dropping to 3.4%, and trimmed mean - the RBA's preferred measure of inflation - coming ...

Australians fearful of getting their investments wrong: CFS

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... your financial position at retirement. Professional advice can further strengthen your strategy and ensure it stays on course." Day added that super funds offer tools and assistance for members without the expense of full advice. "The message is clear ...

Nambawan Super taps former Prime Super boss for top job

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... proven success in transforming organisations in the superannuation industry will be instrumental in charting our future course and delivering continued value to our members." Baird succeeds Paul Sayer, who is stepping down after eight years as chief ...

Netwealth to spend $101m compensating First Guardian victims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... members with assurance by the end of the year that compensation would be forthcoming," he said. "We believe this is the right course of action for Netwealth and impacted members and is in line with our culture and values." In its case, the regulator ...