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Call to dump ‘regulatory effort’ from CSLR cost base

Call to dump ‘regulatory effort’ from CSLR cost base

The industry super funds lobby is arguing that the regulatory cost of ASIC and APRA should not be added to those of the CSLR.
EOFY adviser reality – 439 down in 12 months

EOFY adviser reality – 439 down in 12 months

Approaching the end of the financial year financial adviser numbers are well down on the same time 12 months ago.
Levy MISs, not SMSFs say accountants

Levy MISs, not SMSFs say accountants

With submissions having closed on consultations around funding for the CSLR, accountants are reinforcing the need to levy MISs, not SMSFs.

Homesafe calls to add home in retirement assets

Binaya Dahal 12 June 2026

Property

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Homesafe Wealth Release chief Dianne Shepherd said it’s time to broaden the conversation beyond superannuation and investment balances.

Retirement calculator

Retirement preparedness still lagging despite higher engagement

Yasmine Raso 12 June 2026

Superannuation

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New TAL research has found a growing disconnect between higher levels of financial engagement and lagging action to prepare for retirement.

Budget2026

Budget tax changes weigh on market outlook

Binaya Dahal 12 June 2026

Investment

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T. Rowe Price’s Nicholas Vidale said Australia’s cyclical upturn, driven by rate cuts and rising private sector credit, is under pressure.

US inflation

Warning not to underestimate US inflation threat

Mike Taylor 11 June 2026

Investment

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Investors are being warned not to underestimate the continuing inflation threat in the US as the new Fed chair deals with the latest jump.

Strong currents

Did the ASIC/APRA “twin peaks” model fail?

Mike Taylor 11 June 2026

Funds Management

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Politicians have expressed frustration that data on fund flows into Shield and First Guardian did not trigger regulatory red flags.

EOFY

Super returns headed for positive 7+% EOFY

Mike Taylor 11 June 2026

Superannuation

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Specialist super research and ratings house, SuperRatings, is flagging the probability of EOFY super returns of over 7%.

High Court of Australia

High Court UPE trust decision welcomed

Mike Taylor 11 June 2026

Accounting

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The Tax Institute and broader accounting sector has welcomed the High Court’s Decision with respect to the Commissioner of Taxation v Bendal.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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..

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.


Banning

ASIC permanently bans Brite Advisors responsible manager

Mike Taylor 9 June 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC has permanently banned the responsible entity for the former Brite Advisors, Gerard Duffy, noting his relationship with AFCA.

Neil Gellett

AZ NGA makes senior appointments

Mike Taylor 9 June 2026

Financial Planning

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MLC’s former head of Managed Accounts and Alternatives, Neil Gellett, has been named amongst a raft of senior appointments at AZ NGA.

Body buried by paperwork

Enforce existing advice regulation, don’t layer new ones

Mike Taylor 9 June 2026

Financial Planning

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The Advisers Association says that rather than layering advisers with more regulation it should be ensuring the existing regime is enforced.

ASIC urges super trustees to step up death benefit claims handling

Yasmine Raso 10 June 2026

Superannuation

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The failure of super trustees to address issues in their death benefits claim handling is contributing to an overall industry “weakness”.

Double exit sends CareSuper on senior talent hunt

Elizabeth Fry 10 June 2026

Superannuation

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Two senior investment departures have left a $65 billion industry fund with gaps at the top of its portfolio team.

Custody services

HESTA extends custodial partnership with J.P. Morgan

Yasmine Raso 10 June 2026

Funds Management

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HESTA has extended its almost three-decades-strong custody and fund services partnership with J.P. Morgan for a further five years.

T. Rowe Price names new intermediary head

Binaya Dahal 11 June 2026

Investment

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T. Rowe Price has announced the appointment of Heath Branigan as its head of Australian intermediary business.

knowledge gap

AI tools erode role of SMSF advisers, survey shows

Binaya Dahal 10 June 2026

Investment

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Vanguard Australia’s Rachel White said trustees handle the basics but still value professional advice on complex matters.

Govt expands AFCA role in scam resolution

Binaya Dahal 10 June 2026

Investment

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The new framework expands AFCA’s jurisdiction to consider the role of banks, telcos and digital platforms in scam complaints.