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ASIC breach reporting relief narrow, underwhelming

ASIC breach reporting relief narrow, underwhelming

ASIC has been told that its proposed breach reporting relief falls short of the mark because it is too narrow to be useful to licensees.
BUSSQ finally faces into APRA license conditions

BUSSQ finally faces into APRA license conditions

Queensland based construction industry fund BUSSQ has ceased its legal appeals and finally faced into APRA-imposed license conditions.
AIOFP enters strategic alliance with IFPA

AIOFP enters strategic alliance with IFPA

The AIOFP and IFPA have entered into a strategic alliance which will see them combine their advocacy resources.
Churn red marker

Adviser churn between AFSLs continues

Mike Taylor 14 March 2025

Financial Planning

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Churn between licensees continues to be the dominant factors in changes to the Financial Adviser Register but numbers are holding steady.

New senior hires

Future IM/Pact welcomes new wealth management partners

Yasmine Raso 14 March 2025

Financial Planning

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Future IM/Pact has welcomed four new wealth management partners to the fold, joining foundational partner, LGT Crestone.

Senior leadership appointment

Iress brings tech nous to growing APAC Wealth team

Patrick Buncsi 14 March 2025

Fintech

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Iress has made two senior appointments to its APAC wealth product and technology teams, poaching Team Super’s CTO Callum Masson for a new EGM role.

Capital markets

Wilson AM launches new LIC to bridge impending bank hybrid gap

Yasmine Raso 14 March 2025

Funds Management

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Wilson Asset Management has launched an LIC offering investors steady monthly income stream and capital growth with less risk exposure.

Rich Hill

Principal AM hires senior global real estate specialist

Patrick Buncsi 14 March 2025

Funds Management

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US investment firm Principal Asset Announcement has appointed a new global head of real estate research & strategy

cyber security

ASIC sues FIIG Securities over cybersecurity failures

Mike Taylor 13 March 2025

Fintech

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ASIC has initiated Federal Court action against FIIG Securities alleging it failed to address cybersecurity inadequacies for more than four years.

Double standards

ASIC’s Longo denies superannuation double standards

Mike Taylor 13 March 2025

Superannuation

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ASIC chair, Joe Longo has denied the regulator is guilty of double standards when dealing with industry and retail superannuation funds.


INDUSTRY NEWS

The future of equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 March 2025

Industry News

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Find out what Loomis Sayles’ Aziz Hamzaogullari had to say about the future of equities in our Next Decade Investing white paper.

Protect their futures. Grow your business. 

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

Industry News

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By combining MLC Life Insurance’s 138-year history with the support of Nippon Life, Acenda will continue to offer competitive and innovative cover.

Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025

Industry News

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 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

Outlook 2025: Plan for growth, Prepare for volatility

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 February 2025

Industry News

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After two years of weak returns, 2024 has proven to be a rewarding year for Australian investors. What will 2025 bring?


Senior appointment

Wilsons Advisory taps sales veteran to spearhead WA expansion

Yasmine Raso 12 March 2025

Financial Planning

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Wilsons Advisory has expanded into Western Australia, with the appointment of Rob Black to spearhead the efforts of its new office in Perth.

takeover

PE bidding war for Insignia heats up to $5 per share

Mike Taylor 7 March 2025

Financial Planning

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The competing Bain Capital and CC Partners bids for Insignia Financial have grown to $5 with due diligence now having been granted.

Are you covered?

ASIC urged to check AFSL’s PI status annually

Mike Taylor 7 March 2025

Financial Planning

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ASIC could help alleviate pressure on the CSLR by checking the status of AFSL’s PI policies at least annually, says the SMSF Association.

Red alarm clock with tick tock

ASIC’s powers changed in 2021 and brought big super into scope

Mike Taylor 13 March 2025

Superannuation

4 Comments

Industry funds emerged largely unscathed from the Royal Commission until its recommendations led to ASIC’s empowerment as a super conduct regulator.

Concerns grow over ballooning costs of aged care

Persistent inflation weighs down retiree costs despite small reprieve

Yasmine Raso 13 March 2025

Superannuation

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The cost of a comfortable retirement lifestyle was offered a small reprieve in the December quarter, but still increased in the last year.

Federal Court of Australia

ASIC sues AustralianSuper over death benefits claims

Mike Taylor 12 March 2025

Superannuation

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ASIC has initiated legal action in the Federal Court against AustralianSuper over the fund’s failures around death benefits claims handling.

independent investor

The rise of the ‘independent investor’ backed by technology

Yasmine Raso 13 March 2025

Investment

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New analysis has determined Australia’s wealth market is dictated by technology advancement and a cultural shift towards financial autonomy.

AI hype

Bigtech valuations vulnerable as AI hype peaks: Analyst

Patrick Buncsi 13 March 2025

Investment

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Investors are being warned that the ambitious earnings expectations surrounding many bleeding-edge AI adopters and innovators may go unrealised.

Market retreat

‘Rare dip’ for ETFs as Aussie benchmark takes battering

Patrick Buncsi 12 March 2025

Investment

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The Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) market recorded a rare dip in market cap, with strong monthly inflows unable to offset the drop.