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

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

Politicians have expressed frustration that data on fund flows into Shield and First Guardian did not trigger regulatory red flags.
Super returns headed for positive 7+% EOFY

Super returns headed for positive 7+% EOFY

Specialist super research and ratings house, SuperRatings, is flagging the probability of EOFY super returns of over 7%.
High Court UPE trust decision welcomed

High Court UPE trust decision welcomed

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

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.

Senior leadership appointment

Briefcase hires ex-MLC analyst for indexing push

Binaya Dahal 11 June 2026

Fintech

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Briefcase has appointed Michael Wang as Lead Portfolio Manager to advance AI-driven direct indexing and wealth platform capabilities.

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”.

Lost in the dark

APRA says flows to Shield, First Guardian unremarkable

Mike Taylor 10 June 2026

Funds Management

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APRA has defended not detecting Shield and First Guardian fund flow red flags claiming they were unremarkable in terms of flow growth.

exempt

Life insurers seek lead generation carve-out

Mike Taylor 10 June 2026

Life Insurance

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The major life insurers are seeking to be excluded from any legislated blanket ban on financial services lead generation.

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.


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.

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.

Neil Cochrane

Neil Cochrane joins Team Super board

Mike Taylor 9 June 2026

Superannuation

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Superannuation industry veteran and former Aware Super chair, Neil Cochrane, is joining the board of Team Super.

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.

SMSFs take profits in miners, rotate to banks

Binaya Dahal 9 June 2026

Investment

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AUSIEX’s Chris Hill said SMSFs also showed stronger interest in smaller growth resources and technology names.

Schroders says AI fears overdone in software

Binaya Dahal 9 June 2026

Investment

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Schroders’ Claire Smith said AI is reshaping software market, but investors shouldn’t assume all software companies are suddenly at risk.