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Govt consults on tough new TPB powers

Govt consults on tough new TPB powers

The Government has revealed the degree to which it wants to toughen up the penalty powers available to the Tax Practitioners Board.
Accountants urge 2-year breather on Div296 penalties

Accountants urge 2-year breather on Div296 penalties

Major accounting group CA-ANZ is urging Treasury to allow up to five years before penalties for mistakes around Div 296 are fully implemented.
Third departure further thins legalsuper’s investment team

Third departure further thins legalsuper’s investment team

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.

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.

Betashares broadens $2.5bn credit ETF as hybrids era wanes

Binaya Dahal 13 April 2026

Funds Management

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Betashares has made changes to its Australian Hybrids Active ETF as the fund seeks to capture a set of opportunities in the credit market.

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.

Artificial intelligence

Investors should raise AI chip, data centre exposure: deVere

Binaya Dahal 13 April 2026

Investment

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Nigel Green of deVere Group says investors should increase their exposure in semiconductor companies and data centre infrastructure.

Ring fenced piggy banks

Aussies more ‘hands-on’ with super despite lingering uncertainty

Yasmine Raso 13 April 2026

Superannuation

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New consumer research has pointed to a significant mindset shift in Australians’ approach to superannuation with higher levels of engagement.

Hands rising from graves

Div 296 regs taxing beyond the grave

Mike Taylor 10 April 2026

Superannuation

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The Federal Treasury has been urged to fix its draft Div 296 regulations which risk taxing SMSF members beyond the grave.


INDUSTRY NEWS

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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.

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


Figures walk down tunnel to light

SMSF Adviser Network loses 85 advisers from FAR

Mike Taylor 10 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Adviser numbers have dropped to their lowest point in years at 15,059 as a result of the exit of 85 exiting SMSF Adviser Network.

Investment strategies

Aware Super credits system upgrade for adviser-ready status

Binaya Dahal 10 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Aware Super has received the adviser-ready accreditation under the new national framework jointly developed by the FAAA and Chant West.

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Permanent ban for former Venture Egg adviser

Mike Taylor 9 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Former Venture Egg adviser, Aristotle Papapavlou, has been permanently banned by ASIC over ‘dishonest, misleading and unprofessional conduct.

Outsourcing

AIA streamlines insurance cover on retail super transfers

Yasmine Raso 10 April 2026

Life Insurance

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AIA Australia has announced a new solution to simplify insurance cover for advisers and clients transferring to a retail super account.

Lost in the dark

Treasury presages fundamental change from Shield, First Guardian

Mike Taylor 9 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The release by Treasury of 3 consultation papers has pointed to winners, losers and existential threats resulting from Shield, First Guardian.

Bad investment decision

HESTA points to historic $20K super switching cost

Mike Taylor 8 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Big industry fund HESTA is pointing to $20,000 super switching losses during COVID as it urges members not to be panicked.

MLC Dan Farmer

MLC CIO Dan Farmer plugs the value of diversification

Mike Taylor 9 April 2026

Investment

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MLC is largely agnostic with respect to active versus passive investment with CIO Dan Farmer arguing diversification is the key.

Joe Longo

ASIC hand signals to the judiciary

Mike Taylor 8 April 2026

Investment

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Experienced judges are likely to be only slightly influenced by calls by ASIC chair, Joe Longo, for insider trading custodial sentences.

Data Centre Infrastructure

ClearBridge touts infrastructure as haven amid Iran war

Binaya Dahal 7 April 2026

Investment

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ClearBridge Investments’ Shane Hurst says infrastructure sector offers investors a haven amid market turmoil sparked by the Iran conflict.