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ASIC’s legal agenda runs down public purse

ASIC’s legal agenda runs down public purse

Outgoing ASIC chair, Joe Longo, proudly boats the regulator is in court nearly every day but admits it has run-down the funding account.
ASIC mulls more action against InterPrac

ASIC mulls more action against InterPrac

InterPrac's failure to pay an AFCA determination relating to the Shield collapse has prompted ASIC to contemplate more regulatory action.
Evidentia nabs Natixis IM country head as part of ‘succession plan’

Evidentia nabs Natixis IM country head as part of ‘succession plan’

Michael Wright has been named Chair of the Evidentia Group board and former Natixis IM Country Head, Louise Watson, will replace him.

FinCap to offer private market deals in timed windows

Binaya Dahal 1 June 2026

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FinCap chair Christian Ryan said each offer will open and close on specified dates, with capital deployed directly into the underlying asset.

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Aussie family offices use US for AI access

Mike Taylor 1 June 2026

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In another indicator of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, 60% of family offices are prepared to change their strategic asset allocation.

Tax changes spur Integro’s Victorian expansion

Binaya Dahal 1 June 2026

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Integro Private Wealth has made its first on-the-ground adviser hire in Melbourne, appointing Daniel Secatore as a financial adviser.

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APRA imposes license conditions on HUB24 super trustee

Mike Taylor 29 May 2026

Superannuation

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APRA has imposed additional license conditions on the trustee of the HUB24 Superannuation fund – an entity HUB24 is acquiring from EQT.

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Don’t handicap outsourced trustees – Equity Trustees

Mike Taylor 29 May 2026

Funds Management

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Equity Trustees has mounted a strong argument that the Government should not needlessly penalise outsource trustee companies.

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Super outflows outweigh inflows

Mike Taylor 29 May 2026

Superannuation

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In a sign of the changing shape of the superannuation sector, outflows outweighed inflows in the March quarter says APRA.

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InterPrac adviser exodus continues

Mike Taylor 29 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Sequoia Financial Group’s InterPrac has continued to lose financial advisers, with a further seven departures taking Sequoia to 161 advisers.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Investing Across the Bond Market Cycle

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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With government debt at record highs, what other areas of the bond market could potentially enhance a portfolio’s defensive characteristics?

Re-thinking TPD: Why Severity Matters More Than Ever

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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From an interview with MyRisk Adviser, this article explores how TPD Severity can support clearer advice and better client outcomes.

Where can investors with maturing bank hybrids go?

Financial Newswire Contributor 28 May 2026

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With the phasing out of bank hybrids, where will investors with near term maturities go for regular income accessible on the ASX? Discover potential..

Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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Giving you the flexibility to tailor a portfolio aligned with your client’s personal goals and financial objectives.


Real wages slump leaves Gen X financially drained

Binaya Dahal 29 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Citro’s Toby Ellis said the Generation X is resilient and capable, but tired, under-recognised and coping rather than thriving.

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Industry Fund Services launches ‘Trusted Adviser’ designation

Mike Taylor 28 May 2026

Financial Planning

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As superannuation funds gear up ahead of full DBFO implementation, Industry Fund Services has launched its own adviser designation.

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Consensus – product provider advice lead generation dangerous

Mike Taylor 27 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Submissions to Treasury have revealed a consensus around the need to ban advice lead generation activity driven by product providers.

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Finder awards top super products amid growing knowledge gap

Yasmine Raso 28 May 2026

Superannuation

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UniSuper, AMP and Aware Super have won big at online comparison site Finder’s Super Funds Awards 2026, amid a growing knowledge gap.

Brighter Super seeks to lift inflows, retention with new hires

Binaya Dahal 28 May 2026

Superannuation

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Brighter Super’s Craig Godfrey said the hires would boost capability across investment analytics, insurance and adviser governance.

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Super funds facing 12.7% APRA levy increase

Mike Taylor 27 May 2026

Superannuation

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As the big super funds bemoan contributing to the CSLR special levy, they are now facing into a 12.7% increase in the APRA levy.

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Capital Group, KKR expand public-private fund to Europe

Binaya Dahal 29 May 2026

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Capital Group and KKR to make hybrid public-private funds available to wealthy European and Asian investors.

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Structure, sizing key to private markets investment

Mike Taylor 28 May 2026

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Morningstar has delivered new research on private markets investment, arguing that structuring and sizing are the keys.

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Ausbil positive on economic growth

Mike Taylor 28 May 2026

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Notwithstanding continuing uncertainty, investment manager Ausbil says it expects growth in the US and Australian markets.