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Inflation eases, experts split on next RBA move

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... to act. "Fiscal policy adds to that challenge. The latest Federal Budget puts additional money into the economy next financial year, meaning monetary policy may have to work harder if inflation remains stubborn." In contrast, VanEck head of investments ...

Royal London AM extends SS&C mandate for new Aussie funds

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... of fund administration services to the funds, including accounting, unit pricing, transfer agency, valuation and tax/financial reporting. Equity Trustees will serve as the Responsible Entity for RLAM's new funds. "We are thrilled to extend our partnership ...

ASX tech spend drives capex to $200m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... committed to address with faster pace and greater ambition." In early January, the ASX flagged the first half of the 2026 financial year already incurred a 20% rise in total expenses to $264.4 million. The bourse announced yesterday it entered into an ...

Westpac fined $26m for financial hardship neglect

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Major bank Westpac has copped a $26 million fine for neglecting customers facing financial hardship over a six-year period. The Federal Court found the bank failed 277 customers facing financial troubles by not providing a written response to their ...

Heightened cyber threats require greater accountability on governance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Cyber threats have increased significantly over the past year, and experts are advising financial services businesses to enhance their security framework, not only to shield their digital infrastructure but to also to ensure their governance policies ...

Scarcity Partners takes minority stake in Infocus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Scarcity Partners have taken a minority stake in Infocus Wealth Management (Infocus). The financial terms and percentage holding remain undisclosed. Scarcity Partners notes the deal reflects growing demand for strategic capital among advice businesses ...

Deutsche Bank names head of platform sales in Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... futures and OTC markets, as well as prime brokerage in FX and rates. Deutsche Bank said clearing is a critical part of financial market infrastructure, enabling the secure settlement of derivatives transactions and supporting clients in managing counterparty ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is pushing for "fundamental changes" to how the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is funded, arguing it would be detrimental to financial advisers and small businesses if it continues in its ...

Cbus pushes for lead generator ban

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... generators had emerged as a workaround following the post Banking Royal Commission ban on cold-call sales for super and financial advice. Operators instead rely on online mechanisms to harvest personal data and funnel consumers toward super switching ...

Generation Life snags super fund's head of risk

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... Felipe Araujo welcomed Brouwer to the new role. "Norlena brings deep experience across risk management, governance and financial services, together with a highly regarded leadership background developed at leading institutions," Araujo said. "Her expertise ...