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ASIC initiates more action against Keystone directors

ASIC initiates more action against Keystone directors

ASIC has initiated further action against the directors of Keystone Asset Management over the collapse of the Shield Master Fund.
FSC research backs super platforms, choice

FSC research backs super platforms, choice

The FSC has produced new research backing platform-based superannuation and the need to avoid restricting choice of super fund.
AIOFP platform ambitions unfazed by EQT

AIOFP platform ambitions unfazed by EQT

AIOFP boss, Peter Johnston has reassured members that white label platform plans are unaffected by EQT's super trustee exit decision.
EOFY

Adviser EOFY exits slow

Mike Taylor 26 June 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial adviser exits from the FARA have slowed over the past week with the end of the financial year just days away.

Digital advice

FPSB holds advisers liable for AI bias, privacy risk

Binaya Dahal 26 June 2026

Financial Planning

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FPSB’s CEO Dante De Gori said the new guidance embraces the benefits of AI for advisers while reinforcing that they remain responsible.

Pay day inked on calendar

Payday super triggers system changes, concerns for employers

Yasmine Raso 26 June 2026

Superannuation

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Employer sentiment remains broadly positive despite ‘significant’ changes incoming ahead of payday super according to new research from Rest.

AI spending broadens beyond hyperscalers

Binaya Dahal 26 June 2026

Investment

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T. Rowe Price’s Jason Adams said AI capex opportunity set is broadening meaningfully to less obvious beneficiaries.

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US firm takes minority stake in AFPG

Yasmine Raso 25 June 2026

Financial Planning

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US capital investment firm, Kudu Investment Management, has sought a minority stake in Sydney-based Australian Financial Planning Group.

EOFY prompts capital allocation review: Connolly

Binaya Dahal 25 June 2026

Investment

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InvestmentMarkets’ CEO Darren Connolly said EOFY should not be treated as just a last-minute administrative tidy-up.

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APRA investigating Diversa over exec remuneration

Mike Taylor 25 June 2026

Superannuation

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has announced it is investigating Diversa over executive remuneration decision-making.


INDUSTRY NEWS

In a world without bank hybrids, what’s next for income investors?

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2026

Industry News

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As bank hybrids are being phased out, many investors are seeking new ways to generate reliable income. And subordinated debt is stepping in.

Trade Finance whitepaper: Access uncorrelated alpha potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 5 June 2026

Industry News

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Trade finance has demonstrated resilience across global shocks, combining short‑duration, self‑liquidating structures with historically low volatility

Investing Across the Bond Market Cycle

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

Industry News

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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

Industry News

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


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ANAO reveals cost to industry of scams framework

Mike Taylor 25 June 2026

Financial Planning

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An ANAO report has revealed the multi-million dollar degree to which industry will be billed to fund the Govt’s Scams Prevention Framework.

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Fix performance test before extending it – FAAA

Mike Taylor 24 June 2026

Financial Planning

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The recognised limitations of the superannuation performance test need to be fixed before the Govt extends it says the FAAA.

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Performance test inappropriate for retirement products

Mike Taylor 24 June 2026

Financial Planning

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Treasury has been warned it would be acting prematurely in seeking to expand the super performance test to encompass retirement products.

Australia and NZ

Novigi crosses Tasman as Apex onboards Mercer NZ

Mike Taylor 25 June 2026

Fintech

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Fast-growing technology group Novigi is to establish in NZ as part of Apex Group to onboard Mercer NZ’s fund admin operations.

New senior hires

BUSSQ adds tech specialist to board

Binaya Dahal 25 June 2026

Superannuation

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Industry superannuation fund BUSSQ has announced the appointment of Matthew Rowan to its Board of Trustees.

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Grandfather existing LRBAs says SMSF Association

Mike Taylor 24 June 2026

Superannuation

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The SMSF Association has expressed disappointment the Govt has traded away SMSF access to LRBAs on residential property.

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Private markets not immune to fee compression

Mike Taylor 25 June 2026

Funds Management

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New research from investment consultancy bfinance has pointed to fee compression becoming a significant factor in private markets.

Repaying a loan

Syndicated loans offer fixed income alternative: Bentham AM

Binaya Dahal 25 June 2026

Investment

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Bentham Asset Management’s Richard Quin said investors seeking high returns without fixed rate risk should consider syndicated loans.

State street private markets

Private markets going increasingly retail

Mike Taylor 24 June 2026

Investment

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Australia’s regulators have their concerns about private markets but new research suggests it is going increasingly retail.