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Briefcase names head of growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... backwards," Hasten said. "Combining tax-aware direct indexing with thoughtful ETF asset allocation gives advisers much more freedom to build around an individual client's objectives and circumstances. That's a powerful shift, and I'm excited ...

Jobs data surprises on the upside, rate hike on the cards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... prospect of one more rate hike this year," McCormack said. "With the economy close to full employment, the RBA has greater freedom to focus squarely on inflation without a cooling in the labour market." "It will also be a tricky one - with the need to ...

ASIC boasts $830m record civil penalties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
ASIC has scored a whopping $830 million in civil penalty orders in the last financial year alone, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed. The FOI obtained by Lambros Photios, the founder of technology services and artificial intelligence (AI) ...

Aussies ditch 'Great Australian Dream,' pursue 'Great Australian Lifestyle'

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... definition of financial and life success is broadening beyond a single milestone into a more holistic view of financial freedom across a lifetime. The report found Australians' top life aspirations are now financial independence (54%) and having enough ...

ASIC calls out platform trustees: 'Clear breach of trust'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... the registration of managed investment schemes. "Consumer protection should go hand in hand with protecting Australians' freedom to choose and engage with their superannuation. Strong consumer protections and informed consumer choice go hand in hand ...

ASIC slaps adviser with 10-year ban, strips AFSL

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
ASIC has banned Brett Newbound of Victoria, a financial adviser and the sole director of Freedom Wealth Services, which has subsequently lost its Australian financial services licence (AFSL). According to ASIC, Newbound was found to have forged client ...

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... lifting expectations, we've sought to strike the right balance between safety and efficiency. In allowing boards more freedom to delegate lower value compliance matters and reducing reporting, our goal is to ensure boards have capacity to direct ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... Super," he said. "The board looks forward to working with him as we continue to support members in achieving financial freedom in retirement." At the same time, chief investment officer Andrew Lill will also leave Legalsuper, apparently taking on a role ...

Geoff Lloyd to lead Perpetual wealth spin-off

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... business, Lloyd said the change of ownership would give the platform room to move. "Perpetual Wealth Management will have the freedom to modernise, to innovate, and to grow, without losing sight of the values and heritage that define it," he said. "It ...

Centuria bullish on large format retail sector, launches new fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... acquisition of Chadstone Homemaker Centre in Melbourne for $86 million. The retail precinct is anchored by Bunnings, with Freedom Furniture, e&s, The Good Guys and Revo Fitness as other key retailers. "This was a rare opportunity to secure a well performing ...
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