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Almost half of Aussies not making voluntary super contributions

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... career breaks or one-off financial windfalls, according to Vanguard. "This is particularly relevant in the current environment, where household budgets are under pressure and income can be uneven. It can benefit those who take career breaks, receive ...

Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... spending rose by 0.1%. "Rising interest rates and significantly higher fuel costs in the March month likely created an environment for more cautious consumer behaviour. This resulted in reduced spending across a range of household expenditure categories," ...

ART pumps $3bn in Australian property funds

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... inflation-linked returns for members, although we remain cautious in the short to medium term given the volatile geopolitical environment. "These assets are the places where Australians live, work and connect, and they play a vital role in the nation's ...

Former Insignia boss joins InvestStream

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

A former Insignia Financial chief executive has joined the advisory board of InvestStream, spearheading its financial advice and engagement infrastructure as the firm's approach to close the advice gap. Renato Mota has joined the AI-powered infrastructure ...

KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... this. "We apologise unreservedly to the whistleblower. We commit to learning from this process to ensure we create an environment where it is safe and easy to surface concerns that will be acted upon," Sheppard said. "KPMG apologises to the clients whose ...

Future Fund chief says staff departure not at 'worrying level'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... style may be forcing staff out the door, stating the departures were not irregular, particularly in a competitive environment. It also said it will cut costs by $10 to $15 million in FY27, in a bid to ensure expenses and staffing levels remain appropriate ...

'Shockproof' portfolios integrate geopolitical risks: CIO

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... thinking this is a one-off scenario with a relatively small probability of occurring. This is now almost the operating environment we have to invest in," he said. What is inevitable is the rise in the cost of capital. "That will feed through into bond ...

Cultural competency is not a box-ticking exercise: RIAA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

Leading First Nations advocates at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) today outlined new measures to strengthen community engagement and better protect First Nations cultural heritage. Allan James, head of indigenous engagement ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... apportioned $81.2 million to superannuation funds. Treasury said trustees continue to operate in a heightened risk environment with increasing cyber, operational, and geopolitical risks, whilst also facing significant competition and consolidation. With ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... as more investors seek to structure, protect and transition their wealth efficiently in a tightening policy and tax environment. "The high-net-worth segment continues to expand at pace, but advice penetration hasn't kept up. That imbalance creates ...

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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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