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TrailCap tracks hidden commissions

InvestSMART's new trailing commission tracking device, TrailCap, has reported $40 million in investments since the program launched in June 2005. TrailCap does not require that investors switch out of their existing funds and they do not and cannot ...

Twin strategy needed to boost super savings: ABA

The Australian Bankers Association (ABA) has called for a twin strategy to boost retirement savings in Australia. In its presentation to a Parliamentary Committee investigating how we can boost superannuation savings among gen-X and Y, the ABA has said ...

HOSTPLUS grows 33 per cent

... voluntary contributions have increased by 114% over the last 12 months partly fuelled by the Governments co-contribution incentive and a range of marketing initiatives promoting this incentive to our members. Our growth trend is a testimony to our strategies ...

TOWER and Securities Institute launch accreditation course

Non-adviser professionals will now be able to complete 'general advice' financial training and accreditation, through a course launched by TOWER Australia and Securities Institute Education designed to broaden the stretch of financial advice. CEO of ...

OFM targets aged care market

... lucrative aged care market. OFM has bought Lifetime Planning for $940,000 plus $250,000 payable over two years on an incentive basis. Lifetime gives advice to individuals of pension age and those who are looking to enter aged care accommodation. It boasts ...

Super surcharge finally abolished in new Senate

Legislation to abolish the superannuation surcharge has now been passed in the new Senate. The measure follows the government's initiatives to boost superannuation savings including an expanded co-contribution scheme to encourage low and middle-income ...

New A$400 million Centro property syndicate

... Centro's significant 25 to 50 per cent co-investment in the syndicate gives investors the comfort that we have a strong incentive to perform and ensure that the properties continue to perform well." "Investors will also benefit from Centro's established ...

S&P feels UBS needs to review fees

... for the fund. The ratings house feels the fees are not competitive and does not like the fact investors are charged an incentive fee with no obligation for the fund to achieve the Australian bank bill hurdle rate. As a result of the fee structure the ...

CBA to replace Murray with Air NZ executive

... John Schubert says. Norris's remuneration will consist of a base amount of $1.9 million plus an annual short-term cash incentive of up to $1.9 million and an initial long-term incentive allocation of CBA shares to the value of $3.8 million subject to ...

Bill to fine-tune Choice passed

A government bill to fine-tune laws allowing employees to choose their superannuation fund was passed by the House of Representatives yesterday. Labor warned that the changes to superannuation law could make small business owners liable to be fined ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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So far in 2026 digital assets have captured the headlines largely for the wrong reasons, but that doesn't tell the full story.

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Since becoming chief executive, Blake Briggs has renewed the Financial Services Council's influence, expanded the membership base, and strengthened its policy and advocacy credentials. Karren Vergara writes.

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