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APRA levy still disadvantaging small funds

APRA levy still disadvantaging small funds

Once again members of small superannuation funds have been identified as being disadvantaged by the APRA levy and paying more than double.
APRA/ASIC say they’re lightening the regulatory load

APRA/ASIC say they’re lightening the regulatory load

APRA and ASIC have signalled their intention to streamline the regulatory regime around the Financial Accountability Regime.
Market’s bet on RBA adopting ‘wait-and-see’ approach pays off

Market’s bet on RBA adopting ‘wait-and-see’ approach pays off

The RBA's unanimous decision to take a 'wait-and-see' approach after three consecutive hikes was widely anticipated by the industry experts.
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Fed set to hold rate, Warsh’s SEP plans in focus

Binaya Dahal 17 June 2026

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MFS Investment Management said the meeting could indicate of how aggressively Warsh intends to pursue changes he has advocated for years.

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Amundi blockchain project launches inaugural solution

Yasmine Raso 17 June 2026

Fintech

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A global collaboration has given rise to the successful launch of an inaugural blockchain-leveraging tokenised investment solution.

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Franklin Templeton sees stagflation risks building

Binaya Dahal 17 June 2026

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Franklin Templeton says global markets will face a more stagflationary backdrop as inflation pressures intensify and growth diverge.

RBA acknowledges signs of economy cooldown with rate hold

Yasmine Raso 16 June 2026

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The RBA held the official cash rate at 4.35 per cent, acknowledging the effect three consecutive hikes have had on slowing down economic activity.

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Zenith bulks up portfolio management team

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026

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Zenith Investment Partners has beefed up its portfolio management capability with the appointment of Charl Marais as senior portfolio manager.

Aussie equities

Why Aussie equities are a hard sell

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026

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A combination of lack of exposure to artificial intelligence and the RBA’s interest rate approach is eroding the case for Australian equities.

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Van Eck, SpaceX and lessons from history

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026

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Van Eck is cautioning investors against writing off the SpaceX IPO as a excess enthusiasm by pointing to history’s precedents.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Where can investors with maturing bank hybrids go?

Financial Newswire Contributor 28 May 2026

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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

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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

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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

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From an interview with MyRisk Adviser, this article explores how TPD Severity can support clearer advice and better client outcomes.


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FAAA urges SMSF property investment prohibitions

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026

Financial Planning

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The FAAA has urged tougher rules around SMSF property investment in the wake of the Govt’s CGT and negative gearing Budget changes.

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Reinstate accountants’ advice exemption says IFPA

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026

Accounting

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The accountants’ exemption ceased to exist in 2016 but IFPA wants its modified and returned to address the financial adviser shortage.

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ASIC bans adviser over $89,932 fraud

Binaya Dahal 16 June 2026

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ASIC has made two orders permanently banning Abdullah Popal of Rouse Hill in Sydney from engaging in financial services and credit activities.

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Super funds sit out of $99b renewables boom

Binaya Dahal 16 June 2026

Superannuation

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Market Forces’ Brett Morgan said super funds are missing out on a critical opportunity to own the clean energy infrastructure.

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Financial pressures drive exaggerated retirement expectations

Yasmine Raso 16 June 2026

Superannuation

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A new ASFA poll has found cost of living and housing affordability pressures have skewed expectations over the funds needed to retire.

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FAAA backs APRA data collection super advice

Mike Taylor 15 June 2026

Financial Planning

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The FAAA has backed proposals by APRA to collect more granular data around the types of financial advice provided by super funds.

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AMP buy-back averages $1.52 per share

Mike Taylor 16 June 2026

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AMP Limited has signalled to shareholders its focus on returning capital via dividends after closing its $150 million at an average $1.52.

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RBA done and dusted with hiking cycle – for now: analysts

Yasmine Raso 15 June 2026

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Despite the RBA still battling too-high-for-comfort inflation, the market has firmly priced in a hold as the result of tomorrow’s decision.

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Budget tax changes weigh on market outlook

Binaya Dahal 12 June 2026

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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.