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Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... WealthData's weekly adviser update shows that Count now has 527 advisers - from 553 previously - dropping from being the third largest dealer group to fourth, as WT Financial Group edges out with two more advisers. Overall, net change of advisers was ...

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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... with around US$360 billion." Sotiroff said inflows of new money largely went Vanguard's way and catapulted its ETF from third to first. "Investors added more than US$400 billion of new money to Vanguard S&P 500 ETF between June 2021 and May 2026, while ...

Almost half of Aussies not making voluntary super contributions

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... Australians engage with their super fund less than once a year or cannot recall the last time they did, while more than one-third have never compared superannuation fees. Smith warned unused contribution caps eventually expire, creating a limited window ...

Retirement fears persist despite rising preparedness: CFS

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... costs and financial security 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 ...

We don't always vote in complainants' favour: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) addressed a crowd of financial advisers at the MDS Self Licensing Summit 2026, busting the myth the ombudsman is always targeting them. Speaking at a discussion panel at last Thursday, AFCA senior ...

Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... forecasts. Second, they stick with a bottom-up, not macro-driven, approach, which reduces their vulnerability to rate forecasts. Third, regardless of the share price, the company's balance sheet should survive a Global Financial Crisis (GFC) stress ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

Vanguard's latest research found younger Australians are more likely to incorporate ETFs into their portfolios, while older Australians continue to rely more heavily on traditional investment vehicles, particularly direct share ownership. In its report ...

Westpac fined $26m for financial hardship neglect

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... caused a number of customers to have adverse credit information recorded on their credit files, and debts to be sold to third-party debt purchasers who then engaged actively in conduct to pursue those debts," the judge said. "These circumstances add ...

IFM bid undercuts Atlas Arteria value by $1bn: Independent expert

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... accept the notice which expired on May 22, which allows Atlas Arteria to consummate a transfer of its entire stake to a third party. It intends to explore a sale of its 66.67% stake to a third party to maximise value for securityholders. Both IFM and ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... to $253.3 million for the 2027 financial year, Treasury estimates show, with superannuation funds expected to cover one third of this charge. Split across the sectors it regulates, APRA apportioned $81.2 million to superannuation funds. Treasury said ...

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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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