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Don’t scapegoat SMSFs says SMSF Association

Don’t scapegoat SMSFs says SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has defended SMSF structures warning the sector should not be scapegoated amid the fall-out from Shield, First Guardian.
Financial Adviser exam keeps numbers positive

Financial Adviser exam keeps numbers positive

The results of the March Financial Adviser Exam are proving to be the main factor keeping numbers positive on the Financial Adviser Register.
Industry fund offers ‘core satellite’ approach

Industry fund offers ‘core satellite’ approach

Queensland building industry fund, BUSSQ has moved to offer its members access to a 'core satellite' investment approach.
Red card

Yet another former MWL adviser cops ASIC ban

Yasmine Raso 24 April 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC’s has added yet another to its string of former MWL Financial Services adviser bannings, this time with Sydney-based John Morgan.

Photo of sign with arrivals and departures

Brandweiner departs Aus Ethical board for Future Fund

Yasmine Raso 24 April 2026

Funds Management

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Richard Brandweiner has resigned from the Australian Ethical investment board to take on the position of Chief Investment Officer at the Future Fund.

ASIC leadership forum

Gender equity groups pen joint letter to Govt urging CGT overhaul

Yasmine Raso 24 April 2026

Investment

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Gender equity groups have penned a joint letter to the Government urging for reform to the CGT discount ahead of the Federal Budget.

CSLR levy notice

Adviser angst as CSLR levy invoices arrive

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial advisers have begun receiving the CSLR levy invoices with many overwhelmed by the scale of the increase over three years.

Blocks spelling out scrutiny

ASIC’s accountants undertaking on Shield, First Guardian

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026

Accounting

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Amid questions about the role of auditors with respect to Shield and First Guardian, ASIC has undertaken to involve the accounting bodies.

Commission

Commissions problematic post-LIF says InvestSmart

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Advice platform InvestSmart has raised the issue of life insurance commissions claiming they remain problematic for clients post-LIF.

Asset allocations

Advisers weigh up asset location as Division 296 looms

Binaya Dahal 23 April 2026

Superannuation

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KeyInvest’s Craig Brooke says Division 296 tax ends super’s role as default destination for long-term capital.


INDUSTRY NEWS

How can investors access liquidity of private equity without undue risks

Financial Newswire Contributor 22 April 2026

Industry News

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Financial innovations are changing private equity, but are they adding risk? Exercising caution is the key to navigating this new landscape.

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


Yellow mind the gap

Adviser ed changes only a partial answer – industry funds

Mike Taylor 22 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Industry funds focused SMC says the adviser education reforms are only part of the answer, with DBFO and super advice being a priority.

New app launch

intelliflo enhances client engagement via direct messaging feature

Yasmine Raso 22 April 2026

Financial Planning

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intelliflo has introduced a new direct messaging feature for advisers, signalling a clear focus on enhancing client engagement.

Second guessing

Warning on ASIC second-guessing on adviser qualifications

Mike Taylor 21 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Treasury has been warned that the Govt’s proposed new adviser education regime will be problematic if ASIC second-guesses AFSL decisions.

Roller coaster

Up, down, up – super back in black

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026

Superannuation

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Superannuation fund returns may yet end the financial year in solidly positive territory despite the war-generated roller coaster ride.

Australian Senate chamber

APRA declines Diversa review details

Mike Taylor 22 April 2026

Superannuation

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APRA has cited legislative restrictions in declining to provide Senate Estimates with the outcome of its review of Diversa Trustees.

David Whiteley named new ACSI president

Mike Taylor 22 April 2026

Superannuation

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Former Industry Super Australia compare the pair tyro, David Whiteley, has been named the new president of ACSI.

Small caps market

The case for small caps amid high inflation, high rates environment

Yasmine Raso 23 April 2026

Investment

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Volatile market conditions have afforded active small caps players an attractive opportunity for investors looking beyond indices.

Image of city highway with zeros and ones extending across

Infrastructure tops equities on Iran war fears and tech selloff

Binaya Dahal 23 April 2026

Investment

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ClearBridge Investments’ Shane Hurst says a key theme underpinning infrastructure’s appeal lies on its ability to hedge against inflation.

ASX delisting

Investors yet to clock ASX’s Iran war gains, analyst says

Binaya Dahal 22 April 2026

Investment

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Wealth Within Limited’s Dale Gillham says Australia is the only developed market that is profiting from during the Iran war.