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Products fail but ASIC likes to spread blame

Products fail but ASIC likes to spread blame

ASIC has confirmed to a Senate Committee that when a financial product fails it doesn't just blame the product manufacturer.
Morningstar pragmatic on ‘ritzy’ Netwealth multiples

Morningstar pragmatic on ‘ritzy’ Netwealth multiples

Research and ratings house Morningstar has issued a pragmatic assessment of Netwealth and the increasing regulatory costs facing platforms.
Abu Dhabi PE manager takes minority stake in La Trobe Financial

Abu Dhabi PE manager takes minority stake in La Trobe Financial

Abu Dhabi-based PE firm, Axight, has acquired a minority stake in La Trobe Financial off remaining majority owner, Brookfield.
Hand moving growth blocks

AMP’s challenge – investing to maintain momentum

Mike Taylor 20 April 2026

Fintech

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AMP Limited has developed some significant momentum in the platform space but Morningstar says it needs to spend to maintain its growth.

Hand holds oil pump amid greenery

Iran war shifts Australian energy security approach: Datt Capital

Binaya Dahal 20 April 2026

Investment

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Datt Capital’s Emanuel Datt says Australia is likely to pursue a more balanced approach between imports and domestic production over time.

Co-lending arrangement between Humm & MA Financial

Janus Henderson expands BNP Paribas’ mandate

Binaya Dahal 20 April 2026

Investment

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Janus Henderson has appointed BNP Paribas as its core banking and fund-servicing partner across selected Asia-Pacific and European markets.

Figures of old man and woman on top of coins

Can MySuper work for MyRetirement?

Mike Taylor 17 April 2026

Superannuation

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The Actuaries Institute is canvassing a default-style MySuper approach to retirement incomes via a MyIncome product effective from age 65.

adviser comings & goings

InterPrac loses a further eight advisers

Mike Taylor 17 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Eight further advisers have exited InterPrac as financial adviser numbers rebounded this week after the exodus from the SMSF Adviser Network.

Finger pushes standards

FSC moves ahead of Govt with new platform Standard

Mike Taylor 17 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The Financial Services Council has moved ahead of the Govt’s consultation processes by releasing a new industry standard for platforms.

Rest poaches AusSuper digital chief to boost engagement

Binaya Dahal 17 April 2026

Superannuation

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Rest Super has appointed Darran Arnott as its General Manager, Digital, as it seeks to deepen online engagement with two million members.


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


Esencia Wealth enters Queensland with dual merger

Binaya Dahal 17 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Esencia Wealth has announced its expansion into Queensland, merging with two advice firms and adding 300 clients to its growing portfolio.

AMP Tower Building

AMP reports strong managed portfolio inflows

Mike Taylor 16 April 2026

Financial Planning

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AMP Limited is reinforcing the importance of growing its wealth business while reporting solid inflows to its managed portfolios.

Exclusion

AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

Mike Taylor 16 April 2026

Financial Planning

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First it was the platforms, now insurance platform NEOS Protection has moved to close new business access to InterPrac advisers.

Boycott

SMC calls to scrap ‘outdated’ domestic worker super exclusion rule

Yasmine Raso 16 April 2026

Superannuation

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A Senate inquiry has renewed calls from the SMC over an ‘outdated’ law excluding part-time domestic workers from earning guaranteed super.

New appointment

Campo new CEO of HESTA

Mike Taylor 15 April 2026

Superannuation

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Industry funds stalwart, Robbie Campo, has been named as replacing Debby Blaky as HESTA CEO, departing her role at ESSSuper.

Data sharing agreement

Super funds urge data sharing framework with Govt agencies

Mike Taylor 15 April 2026

Fintech

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Major superannuation fund REST is urging that the Govt approves a data sharing framework between super funds and Government agencies.

Defence technology

Investors jump into defence ETFs as nations raise spending

Yasmine Raso 17 April 2026

Investment

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Betashares has pointed to a direct correlation between governments raising defence budgets and defence ETFs’ surging FUM in the last year.

REITs on the upswing

Global REITs: Mispriced in Plain Sight

Staff Writer 16 April 2026

Investment

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Investors willing to look beyond the currently prevailing volatility will likely find opportunities in significantly mis-priced global REITs.

Arrows going separate ways

Rate hikes won’t curb Iran war stagflation, analysts say

Binaya Dahal 16 April 2026

Investment

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LGT Capital Partners analysts have urged central banks to withhold rate hike, noting stagflation caused by Iran war is likely temporary.