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Super funds facing 12.7% APRA levy increase

Super funds facing 12.7% APRA levy increase

As the big super funds bemoan contributing to the CSLR special levy, they are now facing into a 12.7% increase in the APRA levy.
Consensus – product provider advice lead generation dangerous

Consensus – product provider advice lead generation dangerous

Submissions to Treasury have revealed a consensus around the need to ban advice lead generation activity driven by product providers.
The income protection carrot and stick

The income protection carrot and stick

Financial Newswire's Life/Risk expert, Col Fullagar, dissects the motivations of the insurers with respect to income protection policies.

Janus Henderson says small caps resilience signals shift

Binaya Dahal 27 May 2026

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Janus Henderson’s Nick Sheridan says while the dominance of the largest companies has not disappeared, it is no longer unquestioned.

Puzzle pieces being joined together in sunlight

MPC Markets turns to HeirWealth for reporting fix

Binaya Dahal 27 May 2026

Fintech

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MPC Markets’ CEO Mark Gardner says the company selected the platform after reviewing “every credible reporting platform in the market.”

Piers Bolger

Collegiate input underpins Infinity’s resilience

Mike Taylor 26 May 2026

Funds Management

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An experienced investment team with forthright opinions has helped drive consistent outcomes for Infinity Capital Solutions.

Small ball pushing down a see-saw with big ball on other side

Opportunity in European small caps

Mike Taylor 26 May 2026

Funds Management

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Investors should not overlook the opportunity currently available to adopt an active ownership approach to European small caps says GSFM.

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Upbeat market assessment from Federated Hermes

Mike Taylor 26 May 2026

Funds Management

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US investment house Federated Hermes is not being spooked by the ‘bug-a-boo’ of inflation and his holding firm on raising its targets.

House of cards

Big super funds urge comprehensive CSLR redesign

Mike Taylor 26 May 2026

Financial Planning

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The big APRA-regulated super funds want a thorough redesign of the CSLR to eliminate the need for them to pay ongoing special levies.

Economic blinkers

A very courageous budget, Prime Minister

Matthew Drennan 26 May 2026

Investment

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That our Treasurer has a PHD in political science and international relations, not economics, has been on display since budget night says Matt Drennan


INDUSTRY NEWS

Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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Giving you the flexibility to tailor a portfolio aligned with your client’s personal goals and financial objectives.

US Debt and the Dollar’s Dominance

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

Industry News

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As the US budget deficit expands and questions are raised about the future status of the US dollar, what policy levers could help address the challeng

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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

Quality in Volatile Markets: La Trobe Financial’s Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2026

Industry News

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As markets turn volatile, La Trobe Financial shows why quality matters most by delivering disciplined credit strategies built for consistent


Man creates trap obstacle

FAAA wants AFCA rule change on super and MISs

Mike Taylor 26 May 2026

Financial Planning

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The FAAA is urging the Govt to go further in fixing the CSLR regime, including changing AFCA rules to fully involve super funds and MISs.

Fintech partnership

AIOFP partners with DASH on Foundation Adviser Wrap

Mike Taylor 25 May 2026

Financial Planning

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The AIOFP has selected DASH as its partner as it launches a white label wrap for financial advisers – the Foundation Adviser Wrap.

New appointment

AMP appoints Vernon’s successor in CFO role

Yasmine Raso 25 May 2026

Financial Planning

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AMP Limited has added a wealth of global financial services experience to its executive team with the appointment of Jackie Cleary as CFO.

Interwoven threads

CFS expands payroll ties ahead of super reforms

Binaya Dahal 26 May 2026

Superannuation

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Colonial First State’s Kelly Power says collaboration with payroll platforms will support smoother rollout of the payday super reforms.

salary increase

AMP delivers new three-pronged ‘retirement package’

Yasmine Raso 26 May 2026

Superannuation

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AMP has launched a new ‘retirement package’ for members that brings together three strategies to support retirees feel financially secure.

Businessman rejects

APRA rebuffs calls to exempt super directors

Mike Taylor 25 May 2026

Superannuation

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APRA has rejected the urgings of the FSC and Law Council to include super fund directors in an exemption to the ownership and control rules.

Alina Jeanes and Nicki Sallabank

LGT courts wealthy clients with four new hires

Binaya Dahal 26 May 2026

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LGT Wealth Management has announced the appointment of four senior executives across its investment and family office advisory businesses.

Australian mining

Miners drive dividend rebound as Australia growth soars

Yasmine Raso 22 May 2026

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Mining companies have found themselves at the centre of a global dividend surge, according to Capital Group’s latest Dividend Watch report.

Data Centre Infrastructure

Infrastructure moves beyond defensive play: Lonsec

Binaya Dahal 22 May 2026

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Lonsec’s Payal Vasa says long‑term structural trends are positioning infrastructure assets as a source of growth.