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Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... while ignoring a "massive 'user journey' debt created by failing service levels, legacy data matching at the ATO, and a government-mandated performance test that is effectively ordering 12,400 victims and millions more to migrate". Walsh said APRA's ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

Super Consumers Australia has called for the government to focus on reforms that will actually protect people, warning against ineffective measures and those that will harm victims. It raised concerns over the proposal to remove the 'but for test' from ...

Magellan, WAM suffer due to Iran conflict

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... been agreed. In return Iran said safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz "will be possible". Trump said the Iranian government sent through a 10-point proposal which the US has deemed "workable". "We received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and we believe ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... financial product or financial product advice or does not otherwise fit within the definition of financial services. The government, therefore, wants feedback on prescribing certain lead generation activities as a type of financial service, where those ...

Australian Ethical launches climate-focused private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... presents and feel good about where their money is invested. "We're pleased to receive the support of the Australian government through the partnership with the CEFC on this fund."

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... compensate victims must be sustainable. "Right now, the CSLR is constantly running out of money, and almost a year after the government announced a post-implementation review, it still has no credible plan to stabilise the scheme. Once again Labor's ...

Calm urged as global markets look 'increasingly unstable'

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... Donald Trump. Over the course of the long weekend Trump took to Truth Social to issue a fresh ultimatum to the Iranian government, threatening to wipe out the nation's energy infrastructure and bridges. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge ...

Adviser exam pass rate exceeds 70% for the first time in 12 months

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... wellbeing, retirement outcomes, and broader economic stability. "We welcome our ongoing engagement with JSA and other government agencies on workforce planning issues. However, we are concerned that the Stakeholder Survey methodology is heavily reliant ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... (DAPs) and tokenised custody platforms (TCPs) to acquire AFSL and oblige with consumer protection requirements. The government proposed the law in September last year, arguing that the legislation in this measure will close the regulatory gap, improve ...

REI Super names new chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... Financial for around 13 years, as well as a managing director of Russell Investments across corporate superannuation, government and institutions and individual customers for four years. "I'm honoured to be appointed as the chair of REI Super. REI Super ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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