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ASIC turns audit focus on MISs

ASIC turns audit focus on MISs

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has broken new ground in including MISs in its audit focus for 2026/27.
FSC modelling reinforces negative CGT impacts

FSC modelling reinforces negative CGT impacts

The Financial Services Council has produced modelling suggesting that investors stand to be worse off in the wage of the Budget CGT changes.
The pervasive influence of fund fees

The pervasive influence of fund fees

New Morningstar research identifies a pattern of fund success ratios declining steadily as fees increase reinforcing cost versus outcomes.
ASX blocks on bank notes

CBA rout signals end of banks’ era on ASX: VanEck

Binaya Dahal 18 May 2026

Investment

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VanEck’s Russel Chesler says Australian investors may need to look beyond the big banks to capture the next phase of opportunity on the ASX.

Wrong number

Interest rate debate focused on wrong risk: Datt Capital

Binaya Dahal 18 May 2026

Investment

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Datt Capital’s Emanuel Datt says how long the cash rate stays at or above 4.35 per cent is more important than further rate hikes.

Wayne Gordon, UBS

UBS looks to solidify local footprint with new advisory lead

Yasmine Raso 18 May 2026

Funds Management

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UBS has moved to strengthen the presence of its GWM arm in Australia via the appointment of a new country lead covering Advisory and Sales.

Man's finger on question mark

10 months of Treasury consultation responses remain unpublished

Mike Taylor 15 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial services organisations devote many hours responding to Treasury consultations but their efforts remain behind Treasury’s firewall.

Departures board

InterPrac bleeds another 14 advisers

Mike Taylor 15 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Sequoia-owned InterPrac lost a further 14 financial advisers this week reflecting the continued uncertainty surrounding the planning business.

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.

Man holding cut-out of man climbing steps

Iress appoints new CTO to lead platform overhaul

Binaya Dahal 15 May 2026

Fintech

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Iress has appointed Darryl Campbell-Blackwell as chief technology officer to lead its AI-driven platform modernisation programme.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

Industry News

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A retirement income stream that offers flexibility in personalised strategies, it’s easy to implement, and it integrates seamlessly with your advice

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


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.

Blind justice and law books

Sequoia defers interim dividend amid InterPrac issues

Mike Taylor 14 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Sequoia Financial Group has further deferred payment of its interim dividend amid continuing InterPrac sale legal issues.

Budget 2026

Budget 2026 is all about transition

Mike Taylor 13 May 2026

Financial Planning

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Helping clients navigate the promised transitional arrangements is the challenge facing financial advisers out of Budget 2026.

TelstraSuper, Aware Super finalise $235b merger

Yasmine Raso 13 May 2026

Superannuation

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Aware Super has lifted its FUM to $235 billion and welcomed 85,000 members into the fold as a result of its merger with TelstraSuper.

Invest superannuation

Super funds welcome CGT exemption

Mike Taylor 12 May 2026

Superannuation

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The Government has earned the support of the major superannuation groups by exempting super investments from the CGT changes.

Wrong way go back

Another Bright Idea from Treasury that Will (Hopefully) Never be Seen Again

Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals 12 May 2026

Managed Accounts

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Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals chair, Toby Potter laments Treasury’s wrong-headedness around changes to the performance test.

Disappointed fat man with lettuce

Industry funds lament lack of Budget action on super platforms

Mike Taylor 14 May 2026

Investment

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Industry superannuation funds body the Super Members Council has lamented a lack of Budget action on platform super products.

Family trusts

Discretionary trusts lose their tax mojo

Mike Taylor 14 May 2026

Accounting

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Discretionary trusts have been a go-to vehicle but the Budget changes means they have lost their edge, says Holding Redlich.

Strategy v shambles

Without Coalition chaos the Budget would not have been so bold

Mike Taylor 14 May 2026

Investment

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If the Govt appeared bold in its Budget changes to CGT, capital gains tax and discretionary trusts it is because of Coalition disarray.