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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... on April 29, as the group shared its full-year FY26 results were "expected to be lower than anticipated" forecasted in February 2026 due to heightened cost to cover ongoing delays on tech transitions. Specifically, the integration of W&CM's investment ...

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... which kicked off in August 2024 in relation to representations made regarding the previous CHESS replacement project in February 2022. Defending itself, the matter is proceeding to trial on June 15. Separately, the bourse also appointed Anthony Attia ...

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... and is free to every Australian until 30 June 2026. Existing subscribers can sign in with their current credentials. In February, Otivo completed its partnership with Colonial First State across its FirstChoice Employer and FirstChoice Wholesale Super ...

Aware names head of international

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... estate, infrastructure and private equity. The appointment builds on the investment team structure announced by Warner in February 2026, which established a new leadership framework focused on whole-of-fund decision making and enhanced portfolio resi ...

Big Un finance chief's insider trading charges dropped

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... acquiring Republic Gold in 2014 and was picked as a top-performing stock in 2017. Its shares were suspended from trading in February 2018 after information about Big Un's funding arrangement with First Class Capital was released. Big Un went into ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... report Sitting on the sidelines: What's holding Australia back from investing? Vanguard spoke to 1002 Australians in February 2026 prior to the Federal Budget. Nearly one in five Gen Z Australians report owning ETFs at around 19%, the highest rate of ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... naval power, fully cementing their status as a pirate state," he says. America's Maritime Action Plan released in February, is a testament to this. "If they're able to control others' economies, they may not even need to maintain their 800 ...

AFCA puts InterPrac determinations on ice

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... an AFCA determination it does not agree with. This is on top of the advice group's lawsuit against AFCA filed on February 24, contesting a December 2025 determination. InterPrac took issue with the way in which blame has been apportioned, saying ...

ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... forward to the various authorities prioritising action which establishes that such a fraud occurred," said at the time. In February this year Equity Trustees placed its superannuation arm under review as it continues to face scrutiny over the Shield ...

Federated Hermes launches global equity fund

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... launch marks Federated Hermes' second wholesale fund introduced to the Australian market this year, following the February rollout of its Global Trade Finance Fund. The firm already has a sizeable institutional footprint locally though its stewardship ...

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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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