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Sequoia terminates InterPrac sale

Sequoia terminates InterPrac sale

Sequoia Financial Group has terminated processes around the sale of InterPrac to Conquest Investment Partners citing cost and complexity.
Sequoia reassures ASX, more advisers depart

Sequoia reassures ASX, more advisers depart

Sequoia has written reassuring the ASX about its continuous disclosure settings in the wake of the announced sale of InterPrac to Conquest IP.
APRA’s warnings on fast-moving AI implementation

APRA’s warnings on fast-moving AI implementation

Artificial intelligence is running well ahead of existing regulatory capabilities and gaps are already becoming obvious says APRA.

Covid-era intergenerational equity gains now in retreat

Binaya Dahal 1 May 2026

Financial Planning

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The gap between older and younger generations could reach record levels within years if current trends continue, as per Actuaries Institute.

Money in shopping trolley

Consumer discretionary to suffer from rate hike aftershocks

Yasmine Raso 1 May 2026

Investment

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The consumer discretionary sector has been singled out by Datt Capital as one most likely to suffer from a third consecutive rate hike.

Man examines balance sheet

Housing urged to be included in ‘balance sheet’ view of retirement

Yasmine Raso 1 May 2026

Property

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Homesafe Wealth Release has urged a new method of defining wealth in retirement beyond super and investment that includes home ownership.

Volatility

Market volatility fuels higher long-term returns: HLB Mann Judd

Binaya Dahal 1 May 2026

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HLB Mann Judd’s Lindzi Caputo says significant market declines have often paved the way for strong long-term outcomes.

Rising debt push investors toward EMD

Emerging Markets – The Investor’s Growth Haven

Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals 30 April 2026

Funds Management

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Emerging markets offer genuine diversification benefits along with a compelling growth to valuation trade-off compared to the Nasdaq.

US IRAN

Franklin Templeton analyses market contradictions

Mike Taylor 30 April 2026

Investment

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Franklin Templeton’s Chief Market Strategist, Stephen Dover seeks to explain seeming contradictions in the market’s ME conflict reactions.

Large foot stepping on businessman

Joint Groups oppose giving TPB excessive powers

Mike Taylor 30 April 2026

Accounting

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The major accounting and advice groups have warned that proposals to increase the powers of the TPB risk a denial of natural justice.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

Industry News

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An Innovative Retirement Income Solution (IRIS), designed to increase the potential of your clients’ super, delivering the possibility of a higher

US Debt and the Dollar’s Dominance

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

Industry News

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As the US budget deficit expands and questions are raised about the future status of the US dollar, what policy levers could help address the challeng

Natixis_Private_Assets

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?


Concerns grow over ballooning costs of aged care

North addresses retirement risk via new advice framework

Yasmine Raso 30 April 2026

Financial Planning

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North has released a new framework designed to support the delivery of tailored advice that addresses retirement’s complexities and risks.

CC Capital backs Hartley’s Insignia strategy and team

Mike Taylor 30 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The new private equity owners of Insignia Financial have solidly backed Scott Hartley, the Insignia management team and its strategy.

Novigi buys out 360 Managed

AZ NGA welcomes national advisory firm into network

Yasmine Raso 30 April 2026

Financial Planning

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AZ NGA has deepened its national footprint in the advice space with the acquisition of Intend Financial, bringing 10 advisers into the fold.

Danger do not cross yellow and black tape

CBUS wants reinforcement of high-risk insurance cover

Mike Taylor 30 April 2026

Life Insurance

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CBUS is one of a few funds which hold Dangerous Occupation Exception insurance packages and it wants to reinforce that fact to new members.

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.

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.

March inflation

CPI prompts rate rise predictions

Mike Taylor 30 April 2026

Investment

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The consensus amongst most market economists is that the March quarter CPI increase leaves the RBA little choice other than lifting rates.

Indices

Bloomberg launches Aussie indices with franking, super variants

Binaya Dahal 30 April 2026

Investment

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Bloomberg’s Ji Zhuang said the rollout builds on the firm’s existing global equity platform while adapting it for Australian investors.

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.