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ASIC signals desire for investment ratings standardisation

ASIC signals desire for investment ratings standardisation

ASIC has signalled that it wants to see more standardisation of the terms used by ratings houses with respects to assessing investment funds.
Did the ASIC/APRA “twin peaks” model fail?

Did the ASIC/APRA “twin peaks” model fail?

Politicians have expressed frustration that data on fund flows into Shield and First Guardian did not trigger regulatory red flags.
APRA says flows to Shield, First Guardian unremarkable

APRA says flows to Shield, First Guardian unremarkable

APRA has defended not detecting Shield and First Guardian fund flow red flags claiming they were unremarkable in terms of flow growth.
Custody services

HESTA extends custodial partnership with J.P. Morgan

Yasmine Raso 10 June 2026 No Comments

HESTA has extended its almost three-decades-strong custody and fund services partnership with J.P. Morgan for a further five years.

WEW 2026

Spotlight on investment advice as leader nabs top gong at awards

Yasmine Raso 5 June 2026 No Comments

The Woman of the Year 2026, LGT Wealth’s Michelle Inns, was recognised for her work to promote gender equality and women’s financial security.

Unfair trading

Apply unfair trading prohibition to financial services – ACCC

Mike Taylor 5 June 2026 4 Comments

The ACCC has told a Senate Committee that financial products and services should be exposed to the general unfair practices prohibition.

Good governance

Lonsec launches governance offer amid product failures

Mike Taylor 5 June 2026 No Comments

Research and ratings house, Lonsec, has developed a new governance solution to help licensees avoid entanglement in fund failures.

But for

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

Mike Taylor 4 June 2026 4 Comments

There is an almost totally unanimous view that the AFCA’s “but for’ approach should be jettisoned from CSLR compensation assessments.

Man walks across electronic platform

JPMAM wins Findex portfolio structuring role

Binaya Dahal 4 June 2026 No Comments

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has been appointed by Findex to streamline execution across its managed discretionary account portfolios.

AI assessment

Pengana launches global AI investment trust

Mike Taylor 3 June 2026 No Comments

Funds manager, Pengana, has sought to assert first mover advantage in Australia by launching an AI listed investment trust.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Where can investors with maturing bank hybrids go?

Financial Newswire Contributor 28 May 2026

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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..

Trade Finance whitepaper: Access uncorrelated alpha potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 5 June 2026

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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

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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

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From an interview with MyRisk Adviser, this article explores how TPD Severity can support clearer advice and better client outcomes.


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Simple complicated

Lonsec points to ‘uncomfortable paradox’

Mike Taylor | 2 June 2026Lonsec's Hong Hon has pointed to the 'uncomfortable paradox' created by the a narrow set of large-cap technology companies.

Vanguard’s ETF assets top $100bn in Australia first

Binaya Dahal | 2 June 2026Vanguard Australia Daniel Shrimski said the milestone represents a defining moment in the evolution of the Australian ETF market.
ETFs

VanEck bets on ‘quality’ ETF as investors turn selective

Binaya Dahal | 2 June 2026VanEck has launched new equities exchange traded fund (ETF) on the ASX, designed to capture companies with durable financial strength.
Court judgement

ASIC mulls more action against InterPrac

Mike Taylor | 1 June 2026InterPrac's failure to pay an AFCA determination relating to the Shield collapse has prompted ASIC to contemplate more regulatory action.
Watson-Louise

Evidentia nabs Natixis IM country head as part of ‘succession plan’

Yasmine Raso | 1 June 2026Michael Wright has been named Chair of the Evidentia Group board and former Natixis IM Country Head, Louise Watson, will replace him.
Man with target on chest

Don’t handicap outsourced trustees – Equity Trustees

Mike Taylor | 29 May 2026Equity Trustees has mounted a strong argument that the Government should not needlessly penalise outsource trustee companies.
Inflation barometer

IMAP webinar identifies growing US/Aust divergence

Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals | 28 May 2026Inflationary pressures driven by rising energy costs are proving more persistent than markets had hoped with implications for fixed interest.
Ed Venner RLAM

SS&C underpins RLAM’s Australia push

Mike Taylor | 28 May 2026SS&C has further expanded its Australian business, this time being selected by Royal London Asset Management to admin four new funds.