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Spotlight on investment advice as leader nabs top gong at awards

Spotlight on investment advice as leader nabs top gong at awards

The Woman of the Year 2026, LGT Wealth's Michelle Inns, was recognised for her work to promote gender equality and women's financial security.
Apply unfair trading prohibition to financial services – ACCC

Apply unfair trading prohibition to financial services – ACCC

The ACCC has told a Senate Committee that financial products and services should be exposed to the general unfair practices prohibition.
Count exits limited advice

Count exits limited advice

The decision by Count Limited to exit limited advice has seen it lose 26 advisers this week, bringing total losses from the FAR to 35.
Good governance

Lonsec launches governance offer amid product failures

Mike Taylor 5 June 2026

Financial Planning

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Research and ratings house, Lonsec, has developed a new governance solution to help licensees avoid entanglement in fund failures.

Ex-BNZ chief, Daiichi director joins TAL board

Binaya Dahal 5 June 2026

Life Insurance

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TAL Australia chair David Cohen said the team is delighted to welcome both Angela Mentis and Akifumi Kai to the Board.

AMAFA taps Human Financial for adviser solutions

Binaya Dahal 5 June 2026

Financial Planning

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AMAFA’s Keith Marshall said the deal represents a natural evolution of firm’s commitment to supporting financial advisers.

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History should calm enthusiasm for tech IPOs

Mike Taylor 4 June 2026

Fintech

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Before Australian investors rush in to grab a slice of the upcoming US tech IPOs they should consider the lessons of history.

But for

CSLR reform common denominator: Dump AFCA’s ‘but for’

Mike Taylor 4 June 2026

Financial Planning

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There is an almost totally unanimous view that the AFCA’s “but for’ approach should be jettisoned from CSLR compensation assessments.

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JPMAM wins Findex portfolio structuring role

Binaya Dahal 4 June 2026

Funds Management

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J.P. Morgan Asset Management has been appointed by Findex to streamline execution across its managed discretionary account portfolios.

David Hentschke

Sequoia appoints Hentschke to board

Mike Taylor 4 June 2026

Financial Planning

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Under scrutiny Sequoia Financial Group has named former Iress executive, David Hentschke as its new non-executive board member.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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.

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..


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Auditor General critical of Treasury’s FOI Fridays

Mike Taylor 3 June 2026

Financial Planning

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The Department of Treasury, author of the CSLR legislation, has been smacked by the Auditor-General over its handling of FOI requests.

Urgent

Industry funds increase Govt pressure on DBFO

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Financial Planning

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The Super Members Council has told Treasury the second tranche of DBFO is a matter of urgency to avoid another Shield, First Guardian.

Mergers & acquisitions

Centrepoint acquires Cairns Wealth, Pinnacle Wealth

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Financial Planning

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Centrepoint Alliance has grown its Queensland presence via the acquisition of Cairns Wealth and Pinnacle Wealth.

Rest reunites ex-Qantas duo to bolster CIO office

Binaya Dahal 3 June 2026

Superannuation

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Rest Super has reunited Michael Clancy and Andy Moser in its investment team, less than a year after the pair left Qantas Super.

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REST, Aware in Moorabbin consortium deal

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Investment

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Big industry funds, Aware Super and REST, are part of a Bearings-led consortium which has acquired Moorabbin Airport.

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Retirement readiness in crisis as financial pressures mount: CFS

Yasmine Raso 2 June 2026

Financial Planning

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A crisis of financial confidence has taken hold of Australians when it comes to retirement, according to new CFS research.

AI financial planning

AI infrastructure investment masking economic weakness

Mike Taylor 4 June 2026

Fintech

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Australia’s economic stability is attracting digital infrastructure investment which, in turn, is masking domestic economic weakness.

Metrics declares win in recent real estate fund IPO

Russell warns mega IPOs could crowd portfolios

Binaya Dahal 4 June 2026

Investment

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Russell Investments has said the next wave of mega IPOs could turn years of private market gains into concentrated public equity exposures.

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ASIC plays ‘beneficial ownership’ card

Mike Taylor 3 June 2026

Investment

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ASIC has urged the Senate Economics Legislation committee to back legislative changes reinforcing its control of business registries.