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Lowe slams government spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
Former Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe has shared his thoughts on the current state of the economy. Speaking with the Institute of Public Affairs, Lowe said there was no reason for the government to run a large budget deficit. "Now ...

APRA flexes fresh powers, zeros in on trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a package of proposals to strengthen trustee investment governance and better protect members' retirement savings. APRA said the reforms are the next phase of its multi-year focus on ...

ASIC sets FY27 priorities straight

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
ASIC has outlined its supervisory priorities for 2026-27 with reviews of artificial intelligence (AI), member services and advice fee deductions among the areas of focus for financial services firms. The regulator has published sector-specific supervisory ...

UBS brings home new alternatives leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
UBS is relocating a private markets specialist from Switzerland to lead its unified global alternatives (UGA) business in Australia, effective 1 November 2026. Richard Johnson will relocate to Melbourne from Zurich to take on the role of head of UGA ...

Chalmers applauds $22bn Budget deficit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
The Budget deficit in 2025-26 was $22.3 billion, according to the Final Budget Outcome (FBO), with Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying the figure it still $6 billion better than the $28.3 billion estimated in the 2026-27 Budget. As a share of the economy ...

Longevity gap exposes retirement divide

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
... on trustees, providers, regulators and advisers to consider how the findings could inform retirement income strategies, product design and pricing, while also improving Australians' understanding of longevity risk.

Former Big Un chief escapes prison time for insider trading

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... promotional 'TV Show' package at a cost of $12,000, together with a $20 million funding arrangement with 'Finstro', a product of Sydney-based First Class Capital, which allowed customers to make the purchase on deferred payment terms, ASIC said. Evans ...

Selfwealth expands into full-fledged wealth platform

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
Trading platform Selfwealth is launching three managed portfolios, expanding from online brokerage into a wealth platform. The three portfolios will be available to a small group of early access users today, with a broader rollout in the coming weeks. ...

APRA moves to cut regulatory burden

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is seeking to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while maintaining prudential standards designed to support productivity and long-term financial stability. The regulator has outlined its approach ...

Canadian pension fund takes 5.6% stake in Inghams

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2026
Canadian pension fund PSP Investments has taken a 5.6% stake in ASX-listed Inghams. The poultry producer confirmed it has not received any takeover offer from the Canadian asset manager. Earlier in August, media reports suggested PSP Investments has ...