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ASIC intervenes in InterPrac sale

ASIC intervenes in InterPrac sale

ASIC has taken the unprecedented step of stepping in the sale of InterPrac to Conquest and seeking the court of appointment of a receiver.
Treasury consultation canvasses axing AFCA ‘but for’

Treasury consultation canvasses axing AFCA ‘but for’

Treasury has reacted to industry feedback and is actively canvassing ditching AFCA's 'but for' compensation approach.
HESTA points to historic $20K super switching cost

HESTA points to historic $20K super switching cost

Big industry fund HESTA is pointing to $20,000 super switching losses during COVID as it urges members not to be panicked.
Joe Longo

ASIC hand signals to the judiciary

Mike Taylor 8 April 2026

Investment

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Experienced judges are likely to be only slightly influenced by calls by ASIC chair, Joe Longo, for insider trading custodial sentences.

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AQR taps SG Hiscock as ‘exclusive’ distribution partner

Yasmine Raso 8 April 2026

Funds Management

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SG Hiscock & Co has secured an exclusive distribution partnership with US-based quantitative investment management firm, AQR Capital Management.

Orbis taps Antipodes veteran to lead investment push

Binaya Dahal 8 April 2026

Funds Management

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Orbis Investments has appointed Antipodes Partners’ former executive, Alison Savas as its Investment Director to bolster Australian team.

Novigi buys out 360 Managed

Integro expands regional WA footprint via merger

Yasmine Raso 8 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Integro Private Wealth has moved to enhance its presence in regional WA by merging with advice practice, Lighthouse Capital Southwest.

Banning

ASIC imposes another MWL adviser banning

Staff Writer 8 April 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC has banned another former MWL Financial Services adviser, David Lofthouse, for three years over Shield advice.

Minchin Moore merges with Edney Ryan Wealth

Mike Taylor 8 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Minchin Moore has grown its Sydney footprint and planner numbers by merging lower north shore firm, Edney Ryan Wealth.

Australian Ethical’s new growth fund receives Govt backing

Binaya Dahal 8 April 2026

Funds Management

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Australian Ethical launches a new CEFC-backed private markets fund, offering diversified, impact-focused investments to wholesale investors.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

AI and the drivers of future productivity

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 April 2026

Industry News

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AI’s ability to boost productivity could be game-changing. But what are the pitfalls and opportunities?

Quality in Volatile Markets: La Trobe Financial’s Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2026

Industry News

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As markets turn volatile, La Trobe Financial shows why quality matters most by delivering disciplined credit strategies built for consistent

How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

Industry News

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing


FNW launches Women Empowering Wealth scholarship

Binaya Dahal 7 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial Newswire has moved to acknowledge the success of its Women in Wealth Awards by launching the Women Empowering Wealth scholarship.

Staying on board a sinking ship

Another 12 advisers exit InterPrac

Mike Taylor 7 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The sale of InterPrac to Conquest Investment Partners is yet to reach completion but a further 12 advisers have left the licensee.

Education standards

Adviser exam pass numbers still above 70%

Mike Taylor 7 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The latest Financial Adviser exam has generated a pass rate of 71.6% with 209 people passing bringing the total number of passes to 20,923.

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Super funds seek sustainability labelling carve-out

Mike Taylor 7 April 2026

Superannuation

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The major superannuation funds are looking to be excluded from some elements of the Govt’s proposed Sustainable Investment Labelling regime.

Yes, but we filtered out Shield, First Guardian says Fiducian

Mike Taylor 2 April 2026

Superannuation

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Fiducian has acknowledged the licensing conditions imposed by APRA with a reminder that its governance stopped Shield and First Guardian.

Chant West, FAAA unveil ‘advice-ready’ certification for super funds

Yasmine Raso 2 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The FAAA and Chant West have launched a new certification for super funds to determine how they support the delivery of financial advice.

Data Centre Infrastructure

ClearBridge touts infrastructure as haven amid Iran war

Binaya Dahal 7 April 2026

Investment

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ClearBridge Investments’ Shane Hurst says infrastructure sector offers investors a haven amid market turmoil sparked by the Iran conflict.

RBA rate-hike cycle could extend into 2027, analyst says

Binaya Dahal 7 April 2026

Investment

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Janus Henderson’s Emma Lawson says RBA could be forced to raise interest rates more than expected into 2027 if inflation remains elevated.

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Middle East tensions fuel gold ETF inflows

Mike Taylor 2 April 2026

Investment

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is continuing fuel strong flows towards gold ETFs despite the recent liquidity-drive sell-off.