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AFCA puts InterPrac determinations on ice

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is pausing all InterPrac Financial Planning-related determinations as court proceedings instigated by the latter are underway. For people affected, the pause in determinations mean their complaints ...

Sequoia Financial chair resigns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
Sequoia Financial chair Michael Ryan has stepped down from the embattled financial services firm, effective June 16. "Mr Ryan's resignation reflects the expansion of his other current board responsibilities, which impact upon the time available for ...

ASIC flags stronger fintech collaboration

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... focused regulatory approach as artificial intelligence (AI), tokenisation and digital assets rapidly transform Australia's financial service sector. Speaking at the Tech Council of Australia's Future of Innovation in Australia's Financial Markets event ...

ASIC moves to extend managed investment scheme relief measures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... 24 June 2026. The consultation comes as ASIC continues to broaden efforts to streamline and modernise elements of the financial services regulatory framework whilst balancing investor protections and market integrity.

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
An industry expert said financial advisers are increasingly moving towards a self-licensed model to gain better control of their business, while avoiding the risks of operating under large dealer groups. My Dealer Services (MDS) managing director Alex ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... or politics, are now less stable. "One of the ramifications of what's happened in the Middle East is significant financial services development across the peninsula. I don't think anyone expected those areas to come under missile or drone attack. ...

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 ...