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ASIC bans former adviser Rhys Reilly for 10 years

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
Former financial adviser Rhys Reilly has been banned from working in financial services for 10 years for "serious misconduct" in which he flogged the First Guardian Master Fund in return for conflicted remuneration. ASIC's investigation into Reilly ...

New AMP boss outlines vision amid drooping share price

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... to grow earnings organically, the board is cognisant that with AMP's low franking credit balance, there is limited benefit to domestic shareholders in seeking to increase the dividend materially at the present time. "Instead, the board considers ...

Div 296 requires fixing before finalisation: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... revisit these rules, so the tax outcome is more timely, workable and aligned with the person who ultimately receives the benefit," Sheary said. "Our submission outlines sensible amendments that would improve fairness, reduce compliance friction and make ...

FEATURE: Global equities | Triaging tech's second act

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
"I think the odds are on our side." That was the message from Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as the race for global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) gains historic pace. Anthropic is building the ...

US, Iran agree to cease fire, outlook remains 'uncertain'

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... Remove even part of that threat and capital flows back into equities at speed," he said. "Consumer discretionary will also benefit. Lower oil feeds through to gasoline prices, which supports spending. "Airlines, travel, and retail are also going to be ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury is proposing a barrage of reforms that will curb dubious lead generator and superannuation switching activities and make platforms more accountable for the products they offer members. The Enhancing member protections in the superannuation ...

AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
Quantitative investor AQR Capital Management has appointed SG Hiscock & Company (SGH) as its distribution partner. SGH has begun rolling out the AQR Wholesale Managed Futures Fund to sophisticated investors. The actively managed fund invests in futures ...

Minchin Moore, Edney Ryan Wealth Management merge

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... supporting regional businesses, families and farming communities," he continued. "Clients in the broader Southwest region will benefit from greater access to dedicated local advisers who understand the unique needs of regional communities, supported ...

CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... largest super fund is also increasing the cost of Death cover by 20%, and income protection by up to 38% depending on the benefit payment period. The increases have not gone down well among members, with some taking to Reddit and LinkedIn to vent their ...

Global recession a 'real possibility': UniSuper

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... has become a big energy exporter, so yes, consumers will suffer with higher prices, but the energy companies themselves benefit," Colosimo said. "If you look at Europe and countries like Japan and India, they are energy importers, so they're seen ...