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Campo new CEO of HESTA

Campo new CEO of HESTA

Industry funds stalwart, Robbie Campo, has been named as replacing Debby Blaky as HESTA CEO, departing her role at ESSSuper.
Super funds urge data sharing framework with Govt agencies

Super funds urge data sharing framework with Govt agencies

Major superannuation fund REST is urging that the Govt approves a data sharing framework between super funds and Government agencies.
FSC backs legitimate role for digital advice

FSC backs legitimate role for digital advice

The FSC has pointed to new research validating digital advice as an entree to personal advice and preferable to finfluencers.
Court decision

ASIC, SQM Research to attempt agreement on facts

Mike Taylor 15 April 2026

Funds Management

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It has loomed as a test case but ASIC’s Federal Court action against SQM Research over its Shield rating appears headed for mediation.

Mergers & acquisitions

AZ NGA strengthens Tasmania reach via acquisition

Yasmine Raso 15 April 2026

Financial Planning

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AZ NGA has deepened its existing minority stake in Foundation Wealth Advisers to a full takeover, strengthening its presence in Tasmania.

Logistics Hub

CFS bets $370m on Morrison’s infrastructure assets

Binaya Dahal 15 April 2026

Funds Management

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Colonial First State has announced a partnership with Morrison which will see the fund invest in its global mid-market infrastructure assets.

Senior leadership appointment

JBWere confirms key senior advice appointments

Yasmine Raso 15 April 2026

Financial Planning

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JBWere has strengthened its team with two new appointments, Daniel Walsh as Executive, Advice and Ben Smoker as Head of Advice, NSW/ACT.

Scam alert sign

ATO, AHPRA tap AI to combat practitioner-led super scams

Binaya Dahal 15 April 2026

Superannuation

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ATO and AHPRA has urged Australians to be cautious when considering compassionate release of superannuation.

Soldiers with guns on beach

AIOFP seeks bulwark to ‘megalomaniac’ platforms

Mike Taylor 14 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The AIOFP is on the cusp of reintroducing is white labelled wrap as a bulwark against what it sees as increasingly ‘megalomanic platforms’.

tax surprise

Govt CGT changes are a material adverse policy shift

Mike Taylor 14 April 2026

Accounting

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Major accounting group CPA Australia has taken the Govt to task over its CGT changes claiming they represent a material policy shift.


INDUSTRY NEWS

The evolution of the 60/40 portfolio

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 April 2026

Industry News

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The 60/40 portfolio faces new challenges from lower returns and changing correlations. Private assets are emerging as a vital part of a modern

AI and the drivers of future productivity

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 April 2026

Industry News

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AI’s ability to boost productivity could be game-changing. But what are the pitfalls and opportunities?

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

How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

Industry News

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing


Financial strain in retirement

Rising cost fears higher among pre-retirees, survey shows

Binaya Dahal 14 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Challenger Limited’s new survey reveals confidence among pre-retirees is lower compared to current retirees due to rising costs.

Old couple walking on pile of coins, businessman behind them on other pile of coins

ASIC updates Moneysmart site with new retirement resources

Yasmine Raso 14 April 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC has launched a new online ‘hub’ of retirement resources in response to research showing high concerns and low confidence.

Hand shake

Iress, Striver extend partnership for another year

Yasmine Raso 14 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Iress has extended its partnership first established in 2024 with career pathways provider, Striver, for another year.

Rules and regulations

Accountants urge 2-year breather on Div296 penalties

Mike Taylor 13 April 2026

Accounting

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Major accounting group CA-ANZ is urging Treasury to allow up to five years before penalties for mistakes around Div 296 are fully implemented.

Departures board

Third departure further thins legalsuper’s investment team

Elizabeth Fry 13 April 2026

Funds Management

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Legalsuper has lost another senior investment executive with listed assets manager Paul Crisci departing the $7.5 billion fund on 26 March.

US-Iran markets

Data confirms impact of ME conflict on super

Mike Taylor 13 April 2026

Superannuation

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The conflict in the Middle East has wiped out nearly six months of superannuation gains according to the latest analysis form SuperRatings.

New senior hires

Ausbil poaches Allan Gray manager for distribution push

Binaya Dahal 14 April 2026

Investment

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Ausbil Investment Management Limited has announced the appointment of Rob Lester to the position of Business Development Manager, NSW & ACT.

AMP Blair Vernon

Vernon reinforces AMP growth agenda as CEO

Mike Taylor 13 April 2026

Investment

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In his first AGM as AMP chief executive, Blair Vernon has outlined a growth agenda without referencing any specific strategies.

Cbus employees win AI protections in new EA

HALO trend rides momentum as AI disruption continues

Yasmine Raso 13 April 2026

Investment

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Companies belonging to the emerging investment trend HALO are set to reap the benefits of AI-fuelled disruption in asset-light sectors.