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What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

Oxford Economics has hypothesised an extreme scenario of "zero migration" globally and found while destination economies, mostly advanced, would see significant declines in output per capita, origin economies would have modest gains as retained labour ...

ASIC cannot afford to stand still: Longo

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

Outgoing ASIC chair Joe Longo has used his final appearance before the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services to defend the regulator's enforcement record while warning that funding constraints and rapid technological change ...

Bridgewest Ventures lands in Australia

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

Kiwi venture capital firm Bridgewest Ventures has scored an AFSL to expand in Australia, hoping to win over family offices, wealth advisers and institutional investors with a new fund. Founded in 2020, Bridgewest Venture invests in the sectors of life ...

Brighter Super invests $225m as part of $500m commitment

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

Brighter Super has committed almost half of its planned $500 million in the Queensland Investment Strategy (QIS), two years into a five-year program aimed at increasing local investment across property, agriculture, infrastructure and high-growth businesses. ...

APRA sharpens oversight, flags tech and geopolitical risks

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

APRA has intensified its supervision of superannuation trustees, insurers and banks as geopolitical instability, rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and growing complexity in global markets reshape the financial risk environment. In its latest ...

SIAA focuses mission on building prosperity for investors

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... industry to the broader community. "We are an incredible profession to be a part of, so we want to attract, retain and advance a diverse profession that is representative of our community and awareness. We will continue to promote the value of this industry ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled the Federal Budget, delivering a deficit for 2026/27 of $31.5 billion, as the government prioritises reform over relief. The 2025/26 deficit came in at $28.3 billion, a far cry from the $36.8 billion that had been ...

Adviser-client relationships eroded by AI: Research

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

While there are elements of artificial intelligence (AI) that boost operational efficiency for financial advisers, a new study finds they are not fond of the idea of their clients seeking a second opinion through the technology, as it can be "insulting ...

Navigator Global buys shares in 17 managers, enters partnership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

Navigator Global Investments is acquiring a portfolio of interests in 17 alternative investment managers as part of a broader strategic partnership with Stable Asset Management. Navigator will pay $270 million for a portfolio of net revenue share interest ...

Rest names head of private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... stepping into the role on an interim basis, Marina has led the team with clarity and sound judgement, while continuing to advance our private markets strategy. I'm delighted that she is now stepping into the role on a permanent basis." For her part ...

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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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