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Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... actors." Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Blake Briggs, however, said the government must ensure a clear distinction between full professional advice, which tells a consumer what they should do in their personal circumstances, from information ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
... feed is filled with messages about these products." Unlike licensed financial advisers, however, algorithms make no distinction between qualified professionals and individuals promoting products for commercial gain. "The algorithm doesn't care if ...

LRBA ban raises questions as new details emerge

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... legislated as part of the government's own tax reform package, it said. "The government has already drawn a principled distinction between new and established residential dwellings in its CGT and negative gearing reforms, preserving full concessions ...

FEATURE | Platforms | The investment supermarket

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... any superannuation trustee of a fund offering a platform product as a "platform trustee". But it notes no such legal distinction currently exists in the law, consulting the public to settle on one. A clear and accessible definition, it says, would let ...

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
... build greater confidence and better understand the opportunities available to improve their retirement outcomes. That distinction is fundamental." Meanwhile, InvestStream founder and chief executive Jason Hoang added: "Every meaningful shift in this ...

Stablecoins a key to instant access to global credit markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... the lending themselves, they act as the payment, settlement and liquidity rail underpinning these transactions. That distinction matters, because it is what allows digital markets to scale while maintaining clear roles across the ecosystem." Beale added ...

BlackRock expands active ETF range

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
BlackRock is set to expand its Australian ETF range with the launch of the iShares World Equity High Income Complex ETF (ASX: WYNC), an actively managed strategy targeting investors seeking both income and broad global equity exposure. The new fund ...

VanEck launches new Australian equity ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... strength, while also applying valuation discipline and a defensive portfolio construction process. "This is the critical distinction. Quality investing should not just be about finding profitable companies. In Australia, it also needs to consider whether ...

Government to commit $3.7bn to strengthen aged care access

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... care for an ageing population," the Budget overview said. This also comes as the review proposes to provide clearer distinction between financial advice and information obtained from aged care providers when it comes to understanding the costs and financial ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
A recent review has outlined the need for a proper distinction between financial advice and information obtained from aged care providers when it comes to understanding the costs and financial impact of residential aged care accommodations. The Independent ...
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