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10 court actions, 18 defendants – ASIC hits eco-system

10 court actions, 18 defendants – ASIC hits eco-system

ASIC has detailed 10 court cases and 18 defendants as it attacks the eco-system around the Shield and First Guardian collapses.
ASIC action against SQM Research a test case

ASIC action against SQM Research a test case

ASIC has embarked on a step into the relative unknown by launching a legal test case against SQM Research over its ratings of Shield.
Data confirms adviser mobility between licensees

Data confirms adviser mobility between licensees

New analysis has highlighted the mobility of financial advisers between licensees with the average adviser switching 2.77 times.
Figure between active and passive

2025 – another year of passive fund dominance

Mike Taylor 14 November 2025

Funds Management

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The latest Morningstar Active/Passive Barometer has underscored the degree to which passive funds are continuing to dominate across sectors.

Brighter Super enhances advice capabilities via new appointments

Yasmine Raso 14 November 2025

Superannuation

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Brighter Super has committed to growing its advice offering and capabilities for members via three new senior appointments.

Red paper ball becomes paper plane

Rest takes next step to support First Nations member outcomes

Yasmine Raso 14 November 2025

Superannuation

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Rest has committed to support First Nations members achieve enhanced retirement outcomes with the launch of its new Reconciliation Plan.

ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

ASIC initiates action against Interprac and SQM Research

Mike Taylor 13 November 2025

Financial Planning

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ASIC has initiated Federal Court action relating to the collapse of Shield against Interprac and SQM Research.

White puzzle piece with 'Politics' connected to green puzzle piece with 'Money'

Shield, First Guardian complicate DBFO – Mulino

Mike Taylor 13 November 2025

Financial Planning

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The Government’s delivery of the next DBFO tranche has been complicated by developing a response to the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

Window of opportunity

Super funds signal collaboration on advice via DBFO

Mike Taylor 13 November 2025

Financial Planning

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Major superannuation group ASFA has signalled adopting a united approach to delivering advice in the context of the DBFO changes.

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UniSuper enters PE partnership with MAM

Mike Taylor 13 November 2025

Investment

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UniSuper has laid down a US$500 million anchor commitment as part of a US-focused private equity partnership with Macquarie Asset Management.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Governance: the investment megatrend you’ve never heard of

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 November 2025

Industry News

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Mirova’s Jens Peers discusses how governance is an investment megatrend straddling both geopolitics and cybersecurity.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.

Real Estate Private Credit’s Ongoing Role in Investment Portfolios

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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This research paper explores the rise of commercial real estate private credit in Australia, its resilience through economic cycles, and why…


Partnership model

First Challenger, now TAL partners with HUB24

Mike Taylor 13 November 2025

Financial Planning

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The degree to which TAL is building into the retirement incomes market has been underlined by its latest partnership with HUB24.

Funds under management

Infocus’ Alpha IM funds included on CFS platform

Staff Writer 13 November 2025

Financial Planning

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Infocus Wealth Management subsidiary Alpha Investment Management has broadened its reach with two funds listed on the CFS platform.

Business integration

MBS Insurance takes stake in risk advisory practice

Yasmine Raso 13 November 2025

Financial Planning

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Risk advice and insurance specialist, MBS Insurance, has announced it has taken a minority stake in boutique advisory, Orbital Life.

ATO web site

ATO signals facilitative year for pay day super

Mike Taylor 12 November 2025

Superannuation

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The major accounting groups want a two-year phase in for pay day super but the ATO is signalling it a one year facilitative approach.

Time warp

Accounting groups urge 2 year pay day super transitional relief

Mike Taylor 11 November 2025

Accounting

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The major accounting groups are urging the ATO to extend by two years transitional compliance support on pay day superannuation.

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Hostplus allocates tax reserves to Retirement Bonus

Mike Taylor 10 November 2025

Superannuation

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Major industry superannuation fund, Hostplus, has announced a so-called ‘Retirement Bonus’ payable to members via allocation of tax reserves.

Beneficial owner

Ethics groups urge ASIC powers on beneficial ownership

Mike Taylor 12 November 2025

Investment

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Key ethics groups are urging the Government to strengthen ASIC’s powers around tracing the beneficial ownership of companies.

Australia GDP Recovery

Investors flock back to local equities amid attractive conditions

Yasmine Raso 12 November 2025

Investment

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The private credit thrill is fading at the same time as favourable conditions in Australian equities propel investors return to ‘safety’.

Capital markets

Appetite for bluechips, rare earths drive surge in trading activity

Yasmine Raso 11 November 2025

Investment

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AUSIEX’s trading data for October confirmed there was a spike in trading volume, mostly attributed to Generation X and pre-retirees.