ASIC consults on implementation of new digital asset laws

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ASIC has commenced consultation on guidance and standards to implement new laws for digital asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms commencing on 8 April 2027. ASIC’s Consultation Paper 392 Digital... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes Government action on financial abuse

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the 2024 Parliamentary Joint Committee inquiry into financial abuse and its commitment to working with the financial services... Read more continue reading

Third Link Growth Fund merges with Hearts & Minds

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The Third Link Growth Fund is entering an exciting new chapter, with plans to transition investment management to Hearts & Minds Investments. The proposed transition to Hearts & Minds represents... Read more continue reading

SIAA welcomes record 11.5 million active Australian investors  

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The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) has welcomed the release of the ASX Australian Investor Study 2026, which marks 40 years of research into Australian investor participation and behaviour.... Read more continue reading

Private assets can improve retirement returns

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New research from CFA Institute reveals private market allocations can improve risk-adjusted performance for defined contributions retirement schemes, with private equity enhancing returns the most of all of the private... Read more continue reading

Fortnum Private Wealth penalised $1.35 million for cybersecurity failures

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Fortnum Private Wealth Ltd has been ordered by the Supreme Court of NSW to pay a $1.35 million penalty after admitting it failed to adequately manage cybersecurity risks across its... Read more continue reading

MLC Retirement Boost reaches $1.2 billion milestone on MLC Expand, becoming the fastest growing IRIS product on a wrap platform

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MLC Retirement Boost™ has reached $1.2 billion in funds under management on MLC Expand, becoming the fastest growing innovative retirement income stream product on a wrap platform, reaching the milestone... Read more continue reading

ASIC review highlights need for stronger scrutiny of super fund valuations

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ASIC’s second review into the financial reporting and audit of superannuation funds has found further improvement is needed in how some super funds and auditors assess and scrutinise the value... Read more continue reading

Property paralysis: Australians pause property plans amid market uncertainty

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New Westpac research has found millions of Australians are delaying major property decisions as affordability, house prices and interest rates fuel concerns in the housing market. Findings from the latest... Read more continue reading

Escala expands specialist team as demand grows for its private wealth expertise 

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Private wealth investment and advisory firm Escala has appointed Matthew Grant as Senior Advice Specialist, expanding the specialist team serving high-net-worth individuals, families and not-for-profit organisations. Grant will work with... Read more continue reading