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Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF)/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register (FAR), latest data shows. Padua WealthData's weekly adviser update shows ...

Vanguard's oldest ETF eclipses to US$1tn in value

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... younger Australians are more likely to incorporate ETFs into their portfolios, with nearly one in five Gen Z Australians report owning ETFs at around 19%, the highest rate of any age group.

Perpetual acquires majority stake in Interfi

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

Perpetual has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in loan servicing technology provider Interfi Systems. Perpetual said the acquisition will strengthen the digital capabilities of its Corporate Trust business while continuing to reduce debt. The ASX-listed ...

Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... family offices have a robust investment focus and operations to support that, according to the new UBS Global Family Office Report. Among the 307 participants, strategic asset allocation, portfolio risk management and financial reporting are most often ...

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... month, despite continued lackluster movement in initial public offerings (IPOs). According to its May monthly activity report, ASX reported a 31% increase in total trades, representing a 42% increase in the financial year to the end of the month. It ...

US proposes fresh tariffs on Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... more to ensure that trade does not perversely encourage and entrench forced labour globally." When questioned about the report and potential new tariffs, Treasurer Jim Chalmers slammed the allegations. "We maintain the position that these tariffs are ...

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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... would fall in most destination economies as productivity gains from improved labour market allocation would be lost. The report highlighted the size of the hit would vary based on the working-age share of each country's migrant inflows. "Output per ...

US and Aussie shares 'incredibly divergent': UniSuper

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

The artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom continued to drive US equity markets higher in May, while Australian shares delivered comparatively modest gains amid weaker earnings outlooks and pressure on the banking sector, according to UniSuper ...

Asset owners staying invested in the US: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... market while ensuring deeper diversification. Led by the Morningstar Sustainalytics and Morningstar Indexes teams, the report included direct interviews with 25 asset owners globally, including 12 across Australia and New Zealand. Asset owners in Australia ...

Retirement fears persist despite rising preparedness: CFS

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... continuing to weigh heavily according to new research from Colonial First State (CFS). The third annual Rethinking Retirement report found 51% of Australians feel prepared for retirement, up on previous years, but more than half (54%) remain worried ...

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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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