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AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

First it was the platforms, now insurance platform NEOS Protection has moved to close new business access to InterPrac advisers.
Don’t blame lead generation says IFPA

Don’t blame lead generation says IFPA

Blaming the failures of Shield and First Guardian on lead generation is a distraction which misses the point says IFPA's Scott Heathwood.
Morningstar’s underwhelming assessment of L1 Group

Morningstar’s underwhelming assessment of L1 Group

Morningstar has issued a pragmatic assessment of L1 Group's prospects in the wake of the Platinum merger, suggesting continuing challenges.
AMP Tower Building

AMP reports strong managed portfolio inflows

Mike Taylor 16 April 2026

Financial Planning

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AMP Limited is reinforcing the importance of growing its wealth business while reporting solid inflows to its managed portfolios.

REITs on the upswing

Global REITs: Mispriced in Plain Sight

Staff Writer 16 April 2026

Investment

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Investors willing to look beyond the currently prevailing volatility will likely find opportunities in significantly mis-priced global REITs.

Arrows going separate ways

Rate hikes won’t curb Iran war stagflation, analysts say

Binaya Dahal 16 April 2026

Investment

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LGT Capital Partners analysts have urged central banks to withhold rate hike, noting stagflation caused by Iran war is likely temporary.

Boycott

SMC calls to scrap ‘outdated’ domestic worker super exclusion rule

Yasmine Raso 16 April 2026

Superannuation

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A Senate inquiry has renewed calls from the SMC over an ‘outdated’ law excluding part-time domestic workers from earning guaranteed super.

Iran war spurs family offices to open global branches

Binaya Dahal 16 April 2026

Investment

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deVere Group’s Nigel Green says demand for family office structures is rising as clients move to execute complex, cross-border changes.

New appointment

Campo new CEO of HESTA

Mike Taylor 15 April 2026

Superannuation

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Industry funds stalwart, Robbie Campo, has been named as replacing Debby Blaky as HESTA CEO, departing her role at ESSSuper.

Data sharing agreement

Super funds urge data sharing framework with Govt agencies

Mike Taylor 15 April 2026

Fintech

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Major superannuation fund REST is urging that the Govt approves a data sharing framework between super funds and Government agencies.


INDUSTRY NEWS

The evolution of the 60/40 portfolio

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 April 2026

Industry News

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The 60/40 portfolio faces new challenges from lower returns and changing correlations. Private assets are emerging as a vital part of a modern

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


Man uses ipad to utilise digital advice

FSC backs legitimate role for digital advice

Mike Taylor 15 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The FSC has pointed to new research validating digital advice as an entree to personal advice and preferable to finfluencers.

Mergers & acquisitions

AZ NGA strengthens Tasmania reach via acquisition

Yasmine Raso 15 April 2026

Financial Planning

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AZ NGA has deepened its existing minority stake in Foundation Wealth Advisers to a full takeover, strengthening its presence in Tasmania.

Senior leadership appointment

JBWere confirms key senior advice appointments

Yasmine Raso 15 April 2026

Financial Planning

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JBWere has strengthened its team with two new appointments, Daniel Walsh as Executive, Advice and Ben Smoker as Head of Advice, NSW/ACT.

Scam alert sign

ATO, AHPRA tap AI to combat practitioner-led super scams

Binaya Dahal 15 April 2026

Superannuation

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ATO and AHPRA has urged Australians to be cautious when considering compassionate release of superannuation.

Old couple walking on pile of coins, businessman behind them on other pile of coins

ASIC updates Moneysmart site with new retirement resources

Yasmine Raso 14 April 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC has launched a new online ‘hub’ of retirement resources in response to research showing high concerns and low confidence.

Rules and regulations

Accountants urge 2-year breather on Div296 penalties

Mike Taylor 13 April 2026

Accounting

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Major accounting group CA-ANZ is urging Treasury to allow up to five years before penalties for mistakes around Div 296 are fully implemented.

Logistics Hub

CFS bets $370m on Morrison’s infrastructure assets

Binaya Dahal 15 April 2026

Funds Management

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Colonial First State has announced a partnership with Morrison which will see the fund invest in its global mid-market infrastructure assets.

New senior hires

Ausbil poaches Allan Gray manager for distribution push

Binaya Dahal 14 April 2026

Investment

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Ausbil Investment Management Limited has announced the appointment of Rob Lester to the position of Business Development Manager, NSW & ACT.

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.