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Adviser numbers return above 15,000

Adviser numbers return above 15,000

The outcome of the financial adviser exam has seen 20 new entrants which has helped lift the Financial Adviser Register to over 15,000.
SMSFs should value being within ATO jurisdiction

SMSFs should value being within ATO jurisdiction

As the ANAO gears up to audit the ATO's regulation of SMSFs, the sector should be grateful that it remains outside the orbit of APRA.
AustralianSuper doubles up on India investment

AustralianSuper doubles up on India investment

AustralianSuper has marked the Australia-India Leaders Summit by doubling up on its investment in India's Investment and Infrastructure Fund.
AI assessment

HeirWealth enables advisers to query client data via AI

Binaya Dahal 10 July 2026

Fintech

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HeirWealth’s CEO Ray Tubman said the firm retains full control over access, and no client data will be used to train third-party AI models.

Graphic of man standing on yellow mounds of money throwing notes into the air

AI frenzy opens window for ‘quality’ investing

Binaya Dahal 10 July 2026

Investment

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Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Anton Kryachok said AI hype has left many quality firms trading at unexpectedly attractive valuations.

Building resilient portfolios is key

Financial Newswire Contributor 9 July 2026

Investment

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Cameron Harrison partner, David Clark looks at the current investment challenges and outlines his thinking on long-term allocations.

David Lane

Focus Partners boosts wealth advisory capabilities via new hire

Yasmine Raso 9 July 2026

Financial Planning

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Focus Partners Australia has responded to rising demand for more integrated wealth/advice services by appointing a new Head of Wealth Advisory.

Man on ladder picks stocks

Budget tax changes pivot investors to income assets

Binaya Dahal 9 July 2026

Investment

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JBWere’s Glen Bertram said investors are shifting away from high-growth stocks because the tax burden on their sale would be high.

Trust Tax Return ATO

Discretionary trust consultation confirms expanded rollover relief

Mike Taylor 9 July 2026

Investment

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The Government has confirmed expanded rollover relief from discretionary trusts as it seeks feedback on the minimum tax for the measure.

Rising debt push investors toward EMD

AI makes rise of emerging markets ‘more than a blip’

Mike Taylor 9 July 2026

Funds Management

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Morningstar says the performance of emerging market equities over the past 12 months has strong underpinnings making it more than a blip.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Longer lives need stronger income certainty

Financial Newswire Contributor 30 June 2026

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Australians are living longer, working differently, and carrying more financial complexity into retirement. So, guaranteed income is becoming key in..

In a world without bank hybrids, what’s next for income investors?

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2026

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As bank hybrids are being phased out, many investors are seeking new ways to generate reliable income. And subordinated debt is stepping in.

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?


Chess kings competition

Call to amend ASIC Act to cover unfair practices

Mike Taylor 8 July 2026

Financial Planning

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The ASIC Act should be amended to ensure alignment with broader competition laws and ensure their application to financial services.

Larapinta Private

New advice firm to service ‘niche’ agricultural wealth channel

Yasmine Raso 8 July 2026

Financial Planning

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Troy Armstrong has launched Larapinta Private, a specialist wealth firm servicing the “niche” channel of regional and agricultural clientele. 

Income protection insurance

FAAA warns PC against removing vital protections

Mike Taylor 7 July 2026

Financial Planning

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The Productivity Commission has been warned that despite the need to reduce regulation key protections should remain for financial planning.

Rising arrow above super

AMP, Vanguard and CFS top super returns

Mike Taylor 7 July 2026

Superannuation

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Australian superannuation funds defied volatility to post strong financial year returns, but the major retail funds did better than most.

Senior leadership appointment

Former ALP Deputy Treasurer appointed APRA deputy chair

Mike Taylor 6 July 2026

Superannuation

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Former ALP Deputy Treasurer, David Bradbury has been appointed as an APRA deputy chair with responsibility for superannuation oversight.

Big shark amid little sharks

Consequences of APRA’s bigger is better mantra

Mike Taylor 2 July 2026

Superannuation

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For half a decade APRA maintained a mantra that bigger is better where super funds are concerned – the consequences are becoming clear.

Aussie equities

Opportunities outside ASX20 underpinned by ‘structural themes’

Yasmine Raso 9 July 2026

Investment

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Ellerston Capital has pointed to more attractive opportunities underpinned by solid structural themes that lie beyond the ASX 20.

Money cash in hand

SS&C to link tokenised funds with digital cash

Binaya Dahal 9 July 2026

Fintech

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SS&C Technologies has announced plans to expand tokenised funds offerings with digital cash settlement tools for asset managers.

Retirement sign

TCorp CIO to retire after nearly a decade in role

Binaya Dahal 9 July 2026

Investment

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TCorp CEO Rob Kenna said Stewart Brentnall has advised of his intention to retire from full-time employment over the next 12 months.