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AFCA consults on rule changes under upcoming scam framework

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... scheme for scam-related complaints under the SPF across the sectors from 31 March 2027. As this is an expansion of AFCA's current role, AFCA has to amend its rules to establish a new jurisdiction for SPF complaints, stating the consultation will help ...

Kaplan winds up pooled super trust

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
Kaplan Funds Management has shuttered its $12.6 million Kaplan Pooled Superannuation Trust (PST) amid merger pressure from prudential regulator APRA. As trustee, Diversa Trustees told investors the move reflects the rising costs and compliance obligations ...

SMC chair takes on more board duties

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
The inaugural chair of the Super Members Council (SMC) Ann Sherry has taken on another chair position at a government agency organisation, effective today. Sherry has joined the board of Housing Australia as chair, the government announced. In this ...

Iress sharpens tech integration to reduce adviser admin burden

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
Iress is building a structured pathway for technology providers to connect with Xplan, its financial planning and wealth management software, helping ease administrative burden on advisers. Iress said the refreshed model moves away from open integration ...

Capital Group makes C-suite appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Capital Group has named a new chief information officer to be based in California and set to take on the role in November. Guillermo Veiga will take on the role, succeeding Marta Zarraga, who will retire at the end of the year. Veiga will relocate to ...

FAAA pushes to expand NCA to financial advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) said it will advocate strongly to expand the scope of the New Class of Advisers' to all financial advisers, which will currently be limited to only superannuation funds and life insurers. The reforms will ...

AUDC supports startup to launch tokenised private credit offering

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Australian stablecoin issuer AUDC has selected a local fintech company to integrate its Australian domiciled stablecoin for a tokenised private credit offering via its grant program. Kasu is a real-world-asset private credit platform that connects loan ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... recovery and return-to-work pathways and what a better model looks like. AIA Australia chief executive Damien Mu says the current model "can be quite reactive", with IP often starting after a member has been away from work for some time while TPD is ...

Perpetual weighed down by wealth management business

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... reaffirmed there is no certainty that the process will result in a binding offer, or any transaction will eventuate, at the current stage, advising shareholders do not need to take action at this time. Perpetual has rejected Swedish investor's offer ...

Super trustee business dents Equity Trustees' FY26 results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... $3.9 million. The company expects costs associated with the Shield and First Guardian matters to continue through the current financial year. However, both TWS and CTS delivered "strong" performances in FY26, with TWS revenue increasing 7.7% to $110 ...