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ASIC makes first move since putting private credit on notice

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
The market watchdog has made interim stop orders against two products operated by Stratfund, suspecting deficiencies in the target market determinations (TMD) for both products. Offered under the Australian Fixed Income Fund, the products in question ...

Australian Unity names new wealth chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... integrated wealth platforms and delivering improved customer outcomes through technology-enabled solutions with a clear focus on supporting strong member outcomes and long-term financial wellbeing," Australian Unity said. "The board and management team ...

MaxCap appoints chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... and position the business for its next phase of growth. Wayne will continue in his role as executive chair with increased focus on deepening engagement with our long-term capital partners." In her new role, Robb is responsible for executing the firm's ...

Financial services CSLR Levy hits $198m

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... increasing scale of potential CSLR liabilities being borne by the retail financial advice sector. "Most importantly, the policy focus must turn to preventing these large-scale failures that result in significant consumer financial detriment from occurring ...

WT Financial bets on scaling advice practices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... WTL's broader partnership model. Practices do not need to participate in a Hubco to be central to WTL's network. Our focus remains on supporting high-quality advice practices through our four pillars framework - pricing confidence, capacity building ...

AMP, CFS, MLC post double-digit returns

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... consistency, particularly in an environment of heightened global volatility. Our results this year again reflect a strong focus on delivering outcomes for our members, supported by a disciplined approach to investing," Power said. CFS chief investment ...

Centrepoint completes $3m client book acquisition

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
Centrepoint Alliance has completed the acquisition of the client books and employed advisers from Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth further expanding its salaried financial advice business. The ASX-listed advice group confirmed final settlement of the ...

Investors Mutual founders launch new venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
The former investment director and founder of Investors Mutual (IML) Anton Tagliaferro is launching a new fund management business, focussing on small caps, with a new fund already made available for investors. Fundamental Investment Management's ...

Former IFM Investors director leads global PE firm's foray into Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
A former IFM Investors director has joined the Paris-based Antin Infrastructure Partners to set up shop in Australia, as the infrastructure-focused investor looks to enter the Australian market. Duncan Welsh has been named investor relations principal ...

Final report into Life Code makes 85 recommendations

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... chair Peter Kell. Explaining the findings of the report, Kell said the approach to mental health was an area of particular focus in the report, in light of the challenges to sustainability as claims have increased significantly recently. "However, there ...