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How Treasury kept MISs out of CSLR funding

How Treasury kept MISs out of CSLR funding

A 2022 Treasury ministerial briefing paper to a very new Minister for Financial Services reveals how it kept MISs out funding the CSLR.
APRA confirms ASIC demarcation over Shield, First Guardian

APRA confirms ASIC demarcation over Shield, First Guardian

APRA has confirmed to Senate Estimates it was unaware of the Shield and First Guardian issues until informed by ASIC of an investigation.
ASIC widens finfluencer probe to licensed financial groups

ASIC widens finfluencer probe to licensed financial groups

The action is intended to disrupt unlawful finfluencer online promotion before consumers suffer financial harm, as per ASIC.
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FinCap links with BCA for new MA platform

Mike Taylor 28 April 2026

Fintech

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In what represents a step into new territory, FinCap has linked with BCA Research to deliver a new MA platform with a private markets focus.

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Telstra Super interim CIO jumps to HESTA

Elizabeth Fry 28 April 2026

Superannuation

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More changes have been announced at HESTA with Telstra Super’s acting CIO, Kate Misic joining as Head of Portfolio Design.

AI profit strong

AI pivots from rewarding broader theme to ‘selective’ returns

Yasmine Raso 28 April 2026

Investment

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AI investment has entered a new phase where whole-of-theme gains have moved aside for a “selective”, individual company-based approach.

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Super lobby urges explicit insurance warnings

Mike Taylor 28 April 2026

Superannuation

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The major superannuation fund lobby groups have presented a united front in pushing for explicit super switching insurance warnings.

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Don’t scapegoat SMSFs says SMSF Association

Mike Taylor 24 April 2026

Superannuation

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The SMSF Association has defended SMSF structures warning the sector should not be scapegoated amid the fall-out from Shield, First Guardian.

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Financial Adviser exam keeps numbers positive

Mike Taylor 24 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The results of the March Financial Adviser Exam are proving to be the main factor keeping numbers positive on the Financial Adviser Register.

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Industry fund offers ‘core satellite’ approach

Staff Writer 24 April 2026

Investment

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Queensland building industry fund, BUSSQ has moved to offer its members access to a ‘core satellite’ investment approach.


INDUSTRY NEWS

How can investors access liquidity of private equity without undue risks

Financial Newswire Contributor 22 April 2026

Industry News

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Financial innovations are changing private equity, but are they adding risk? Exercising caution is the key to navigating this new landscape.

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


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Yet another former MWL adviser cops ASIC ban

Yasmine Raso 24 April 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC’s has added yet another to its string of former MWL Financial Services adviser bannings, this time with Sydney-based John Morgan.

CSLR levy notice

Adviser angst as CSLR levy invoices arrive

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial advisers have begun receiving the CSLR levy invoices with many overwhelmed by the scale of the increase over three years.

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Commissions problematic post-LIF says InvestSmart

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Advice platform InvestSmart has raised the issue of life insurance commissions claiming they remain problematic for clients post-LIF.

Asset allocations

Advisers weigh up asset location as Division 296 looms

Binaya Dahal 23 April 2026

Superannuation

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KeyInvest’s Craig Brooke says Division 296 tax ends super’s role as default destination for long-term capital.

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Up, down, up – super back in black

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026

Superannuation

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Superannuation fund returns may yet end the financial year in solidly positive territory despite the war-generated roller coaster ride.

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Adviser ed changes only a partial answer – industry funds

Mike Taylor 22 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Industry funds focused SMC says the adviser education reforms are only part of the answer, with DBFO and super advice being a priority.

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Gender equity groups pen joint letter to Govt urging CGT overhaul

Yasmine Raso 24 April 2026

Investment

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Gender equity groups have penned a joint letter to the Government urging for reform to the CGT discount ahead of the Federal Budget.

Small caps market

The case for small caps amid high inflation, high rates environment

Yasmine Raso 23 April 2026

Investment

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Volatile market conditions have afforded active small caps players an attractive opportunity for investors looking beyond indices.

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Infrastructure tops equities on Iran war fears and tech selloff

Binaya Dahal 23 April 2026

Investment

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ClearBridge Investments’ Shane Hurst says a key theme underpinning infrastructure’s appeal lies on its ability to hedge against inflation.