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Criminality a factor in Shield, First Guardian – Opposition

Criminality a factor in Shield, First Guardian – Opposition

Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Kevin Hogan, says new regulatory settings must recognise criminality led to Shield, First Guardian
Partnerships aplenty as Retirement competition heats up

Partnerships aplenty as Retirement competition heats up

Six months ago ASIC and APRA were critical of super fund responses on retirement incomes, this week funds and platforms are lining up.
CFS takes partnership approach to retirement offerings

CFS takes partnership approach to retirement offerings

CFS has become the latest to adopt a partnership approach with Blackrock, Challenger and Generation Life to meeting its RIC obligations.
Navigating complexity

Navigating nuance at TPD claim time

Col Fullagar 21 May 2026

Life Insurance

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Financial Newswire’s Life/Risk expert, Col Fullagar, explains the importance of navigating the nuances of describing client occupations.

Senior appointment

VBP names new CEO amid Jacobsen departure

Yasmine Raso 21 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Vital Business Partners has installed former Godfrey Pembroke chief executive Mark Fisher as its new CEO as of 1 June.

Trading data

Bloomberg expands Australian EFP trading platform

Binaya Dahal 21 May 2026

Investment

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Bloomberg’s Nicholas Bean says the upgrade provides clients a powerful new way to manage risk, while benefitting from an electronic workflow.

Block Earner wins Australia’s first crypto credit licence

Binaya Dahal 21 May 2026

Investment

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The licence enables Block Earner to originate, underwrite and offer regulated digital asset-backed credit products.

complaints

ASIC admits ongoing negative feedback on breach reporting

Mike Taylor 20 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Despite early warnings, five years later ASIC has had to admit there is significant negative feedback on the reportable situations regime.

Daniel Mulino

Mulino acknowledges need for CSLR sustainability

Mike Taylor 20 May 2026

Financial Planning

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With just days to go before the closure of submissions to the Treasury review of the CSLR the minister has confirmed a desire for change.

Disqualified

Former bank chair disqualified for six years

Mike Taylor 20 May 2026

Investment

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APRA has once again exercised its ultimate sanction under the Financial Accountability Regime disqualifying a former bank chair for six years.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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.

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

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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

Industry News

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

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


Partnership model

HeirWealth, ViewTrade unite for integrated wealth solution

Binaya Dahal 20 May 2026

Financial Planning

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HeirWealth and ViewTrade have partnered to deliver a unified trade execution and wealth reporting solution for Australian advisers.

Two hands removing wooden blocks

NGS Super moves ahead of DBFO on advice

Mike Taylor 19 May 2026

Financial Planning

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NGS Super has become the latest industry superannuation fund to roll out a graduated financial advice offering to members, including digital.

Please explain

Sequoia downplays Press exit as ‘not material’

Mike Taylor 19 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Faced with a please explain from the ASX, Sequoia Financial Group has described the exit of Danielle Press as ‘not material’.

Puzzle pieces with open space for rules and green piece for rewrite

ATO warned on treatment of Div 296 mistakes

Mike Taylor 15 May 2026

Superannuation

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Superannuation fund group ASFA has urged the ATO not to seek to impose new rules around member account reporting on Div 296.

Senior leadership appointment

Aware commits to deepening adviser relationships via new hire

Yasmine Raso 15 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Aware Super will providing deeper support for its financial adviser partners by filling a new Senior Manager, Technical Services role.

Prime Super picks MFS for fixed income management

Insto investors in defence mode boost fixed income demand

Yasmine Raso 19 May 2026

Investment

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Fixed income is reaping the rewards of a shift in sentiment among institutional investors leaning into more defensive portfolio positioning.

Boutique launches small caps fund on HUB24, Netwealth

AI frenzy and Iran tensions lift small caps outlook

Binaya Dahal 19 May 2026

Investment

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Bell Asset Management CEO, Michael Lovett says the opportunities are looking particularly attractive in the Australian small caps market.

Resurgence emerging markets

Amundi says EM equities rally can extend on tech cycle

Binaya Dahal 19 May 2026

Investment

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Amundi’s Debora Delbo says despite fiscal capacity, the manager remains constructive on emerging markets, including EM Asia and EMEA.