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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... populations. Senior economist Benjamin Trevis and economist Marco Santaniello said output per capita which speaks to living standards would fall in most destination economies as productivity gains from improved labour market allocation would be lost. ...

Small pocket of failed measures can 'blow the entire business': Anderson

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson warned licensees to improve their control measures for authorised representatives to avoid any unintended consequences. Breaking down licensees' ...

APRA slaps additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... to address such deficiencies. HTFS must also conduct a further review of investment options under enhanced governance standards and determine each option's ongoing suitability. There is now a pause on onboarding certain high-risk investment options ...

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026

... broader advice sector to scale. This is also exacerbated by the limited supply of new advisers due to stringent education standards and regulatory developments. Addressing this, Euvrard said the need to for sustainability in the industry will be crucial ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... clear from day one." Meanwhile, DASH executive director of strategy Darren Pettiona added: "Strong governance and clear standards are critical to the long-term sustainability of the advice industry. "Protecting end investors and ensuring high-quality ...

MUFG scores administration mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... collaboration demonstrates our ability to deliver complex fund transitions efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of governance and member service," MUFG Retirement Solutions ANZ chief executive Frank Lombardo said. "It also reinforces our ...

APRA sharpens oversight, flags tech and geopolitical risks

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... market volatility and technology driven risks, while pushing further improvements in cyber resilience and governance standards.

SIAA focuses mission on building prosperity for investors

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... attended 127 government meetings. Among other initiatives, SIAA helped secure recognition for reform to adviser education standards to rebuild the pipeline of professionals, prevented increases to wholesale investor thresholds and engaged closely with ...

Mulino targets retail investor protections, high-risk MISs: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... billion of investor money. An additional $7.6 million was committed to ASIC, Treasury and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board to strengthen governance requirements for MISs, with $1.4 million per year to be ongoing. "This is to help ensure that ...

Super funds get ahead of proposed minimum service standards: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... new report from KPMG finds superannuation funds are getting ahead for the government's proposed minimum service standards set for 2028, including embedding better accountability for service outcomes in their processes following a debacle of administration ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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