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AIOFP claims platform in-house trustees ‘profoundly conflicted’

AIOFP claims platform in-house trustees ‘profoundly conflicted’

The AIOFP says it is writing to politicians, ASIC and APRA pointing out that platforms with in-house trustees are 'profoundly conflicted'.
FAAA airs concerns over ABS’ ‘financial adviser’ classifications

FAAA airs concerns over ABS’ ‘financial adviser’ classifications

The FAAA has responded to an ABS consultation with its concerns regarding the official descriptions of the 'financial adviser' occupation.
Wright joins Third Link investment committee

Wright joins Third Link investment committee

The Third Link Growth Fund has appointed its third Investment Committee member, former CEO of Zenith Investment Partners, David Wright.
Inflation barometer

RBA cannot relax on inflation – HSBC’s Bloxham

Mike Taylor 29 April 2026

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The RBA is facing a stern test according to HSBC’s Paul Bloxham with already high inflation leaving it with few options other than rises.

Perennial makes senior appointments

AMAFA adds six advisers in national expansion drive

Binaya Dahal 29 April 2026

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AMAFA’s Mario Finocchiaro says further appointments are in the pipeline, with several progressing through onboarding discussions.

MLC pension bonus tops $10m amid retirement boom

Binaya Dahal 29 April 2026

Superannuation

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MLC Super’s Dave Woodall said the fund is seeing increase demand for pension bonus as record number of Australians enter retirement age.

public private

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.

CSLR ministerial

How Treasury kept MISs out of CSLR funding

Mike Taylor 28 April 2026

Financial Planning

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A 2022 Treasury ministerial briefing paper to a very new Minister for Financial Services reveals how it kept MISs out funding the CSLR.

Ring fenced piggy banks

APRA confirms ASIC demarcation over Shield, First Guardian

Mike Taylor 28 April 2026

Financial Planning

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APRA has confirmed to Senate Estimates it was unaware of the Shield and First Guardian issues until informed by ASIC of an investigation.

Warning sign

ASIC widens finfluencer probe to licensed financial groups

Binaya Dahal 28 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The action is intended to disrupt unlawful finfluencer online promotion before consumers suffer financial harm, as per ASIC.


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

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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


graduating to work

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.

Red card

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.

Kate Misic HESTA

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.

Complicated simple switch

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.

scapegoat

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.

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.

Investment laptop

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.

ASIC leadership forum

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.