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

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

There is an almost totally unanimous view that the AFCA's "but for' approach should be jettisoned from CSLR compensation assessments.
JPMAM wins Findex portfolio structuring role

JPMAM wins Findex portfolio structuring role

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has been appointed by Findex to streamline execution across its managed discretionary account portfolios.
MAM launches global small companies ETF

MAM launches global small companies ETF

Macquarie Asset Management has launched another systematic active ETF - this time providing access to global small companies.
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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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.


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..


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.

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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.

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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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APRA imposes license conditions on HUB24 super trustee

Mike Taylor 29 May 2026

Superannuation

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APRA has imposed additional license conditions on the trustee of the HUB24 Superannuation fund – an entity HUB24 is acquiring from EQT.

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Don’t handicap outsourced trustees – Equity Trustees

Mike Taylor 29 May 2026

Funds Management

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Equity Trustees has mounted a strong argument that the Government should not needlessly penalise outsource trustee companies.

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AI boom drives investor overconfidence despite many ‘unknowns’

Yasmine Raso 3 June 2026

Investment

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Investors are leaning into a too-confident outlook on future growth driven by expectant AI gains when it is still too early to tell.

Asset allocation

Rumours of 60/40 death exaggerated

Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals 2 June 2026

Investment

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There has been plenty of debate around the continuing relevance of the 60/40 portfolio but it has not died it has simply evolved.

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MST launches hybrid transition strategy

Mike Taylor 2 June 2026

Investment

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MST Financial has moved ahead of the phase-out of listed hybrids with the launch of its MST Hybrid Transition Strategy.