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Auditor General critical of Treasury’s FOI Fridays

Auditor General critical of Treasury’s FOI Fridays

The Department of Treasury, author of the CSLR legislation, has been smacked by the Auditor-General over its handling of FOI requests.
ASIC plays ‘beneficial ownership’ card

ASIC plays ‘beneficial ownership’ card

ASIC has urged the Senate Economics Legislation committee to back legislative changes reinforcing its control of business registries.
Rest reunites ex-Qantas duo to bolster CIO office

Rest reunites ex-Qantas duo to bolster CIO office

Rest Super has reunited Michael Clancy and Andy Moser in its investment team, less than a year after the pair left Qantas Super.
Man on road to question mark

AI boom drives investor overconfidence despite many ‘unknowns’

Yasmine Raso 3 June 2026

Investment

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Investors are leaning into a too-confident outlook on future growth driven by expectant AI gains when it is still too early to tell.

CALI signs inaugural Life Partner

IBKR opens brokerage platform to AI agents via Claude

Binaya Dahal 3 June 2026

Fintech

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Interactive Brokers’ Milan Galik said it is logical to allow clients to securely connect AI tools directly to their brokerage account.

AI assessment

Pengana launches global AI investment trust

Mike Taylor 3 June 2026

Fintech

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Funds manager, Pengana, has sought to assert first mover advantage in Australia by launching an AI listed investment trust.

Asset allocation

Rumours of 60/40 death exaggerated

Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals 2 June 2026

Investment

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There has been plenty of debate around the continuing relevance of the 60/40 portfolio but it has not died it has simply evolved.

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MST launches hybrid transition strategy

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Investment

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MST Financial has moved ahead of the phase-out of listed hybrids with the launch of its MST Hybrid Transition Strategy.

Simple complicated

Lonsec points to ‘uncomfortable paradox’

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Funds Management

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Lonsec’s Hong Hon has pointed to the ‘uncomfortable paradox’ created by the a narrow set of large-cap technology companies.

Urgent

Industry funds increase Govt pressure on DBFO

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Financial Planning

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The Super Members Council has told Treasury the second tranche of DBFO is a matter of urgency to avoid another Shield, First Guardian.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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.

Where can investors with maturing bank hybrids go?

Financial Newswire Contributor 28 May 2026

Industry News

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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

Industry News

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


Mergers & acquisitions

Centrepoint acquires Cairns Wealth, Pinnacle Wealth

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Financial Planning

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Centrepoint Alliance has grown its Queensland presence via the acquisition of Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth.

Worried retired couple

Retirement readiness in crisis as financial pressures mount: CFS

Yasmine Raso 2 June 2026

Financial Planning

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A crisis of financial confidence has taken hold of Australians when it comes to retirement, according to new CFS research.

Airplane fasten seatbelt sign

REST, Aware in Moorabbin consortium deal

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Investment

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Big industry funds, Aware Super and REST, are part of a Bearings-led consortium which has acquired Moorabbin Airport.

APRA Signage

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.

Man with target on chest

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.

FinCap to offer private market deals in timed windows

Binaya Dahal 1 June 2026

Investment

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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.

Tax changes spur Integro’s Victorian expansion

Binaya Dahal 1 June 2026

Investment

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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.

European indices

Capital Group, KKR expand public-private fund to Europe

Binaya Dahal 29 May 2026

Investment

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