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Warning on ASIC second-guessing on adviser qualifications

Warning on ASIC second-guessing on adviser qualifications

Treasury has been warned that the Govt's proposed new adviser education regime will be problematic if ASIC second-guesses AFSL decisions.
FAAA laments cost of Govt legislative failures

FAAA laments cost of Govt legislative failures

Decades of misguided or misjudged Govt attempts to fix problems have halved the number of advisers and double advice costs.
FAAA: Higher NTA would not have stopped Shield, First Guardian

FAAA: Higher NTA would not have stopped Shield, First Guardian

The FAAA has told ASIC it backs increasing NTA requirements on REs but believes it would not have avoided Shield or First Guardian.
Gold bars and coins

Gold sell-off fuelled by short-term fears, not fundamentals: Amundi

Yasmine Raso 21 April 2026

Investment

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Gold’s recent correction has proven that while the ‘safe haven’ isn’t immune to volatility, it remains well supported by its fundamentals.

NESS deploys Otivo's advicetech solution

Iress’ new retirement solution aims to lift advice efficiency

Binaya Dahal 21 April 2026

Fintech

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Iress has made its retirement income solution, developed in partnership with Challenger, available to financial advisers on Xplan.

stagflation

Australia “less well placed” to deal with potential stagflation: HSBC

Yasmine Raso 21 April 2026

Investment

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HSBC says Australian economy will face a “tough” several months as stagflation looms amid an already challenging backdrop.

Figures casting blame

Products fail but ASIC likes to spread blame

Mike Taylor 20 April 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC has confirmed to a Senate Committee that when a financial product fails it doesn’t just blame the product manufacturer.

Sign with costs and an upward arrow

Morningstar pragmatic on ‘ritzy’ Netwealth multiples

Mike Taylor 20 April 2026

Fintech

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Research and ratings house Morningstar has issued a pragmatic assessment of Netwealth and the increasing regulatory costs facing platforms.

Funding

Abu Dhabi PE manager takes minority stake in La Trobe Financial

Yasmine Raso 20 April 2026

Funds Management

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Abu Dhabi-based PE firm, Axight, has acquired a minority stake in La Trobe Financial off remaining majority owner, Brookfield.

Hand moving growth blocks

AMP’s challenge – investing to maintain momentum

Mike Taylor 20 April 2026

Fintech

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AMP Limited has developed some significant momentum in the platform space but Morningstar says it needs to spend to maintain its growth.


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


adviser comings & goings

InterPrac loses a further eight advisers

Mike Taylor 17 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Eight further advisers have exited InterPrac as financial adviser numbers rebounded this week after the exodus from the SMSF Adviser Network.

Finger pushes standards

FSC moves ahead of Govt with new platform Standard

Mike Taylor 17 April 2026

Financial Planning

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The Financial Services Council has moved ahead of the Govt’s consultation processes by releasing a new industry standard for platforms.

Esencia Wealth enters Queensland with dual merger

Binaya Dahal 17 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Esencia Wealth has announced its expansion into Queensland, merging with two advice firms and adding 300 clients to its growing portfolio.

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Can MySuper work for MyRetirement?

Mike Taylor 17 April 2026

Superannuation

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The Actuaries Institute is canvassing a default-style MySuper approach to retirement incomes via a MyIncome product effective from age 65.

Rest poaches AusSuper digital chief to boost engagement

Binaya Dahal 17 April 2026

Superannuation

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Rest Super has appointed Darran Arnott as its General Manager, Digital, as it seeks to deepen online engagement with two million members.

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.

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Iran war shifts Australian energy security approach: Datt Capital

Binaya Dahal 20 April 2026

Investment

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Datt Capital’s Emanuel Datt says Australia is likely to pursue a more balanced approach between imports and domestic production over time.

Co-lending arrangement between Humm & MA Financial

Janus Henderson expands BNP Paribas’ mandate

Binaya Dahal 20 April 2026

Investment

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Janus Henderson has appointed BNP Paribas as its core banking and fund-servicing partner across selected Asia-Pacific and European markets.

Defence technology

Investors jump into defence ETFs as nations raise spending

Yasmine Raso 17 April 2026

Investment

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Betashares has pointed to a direct correlation between governments raising defence budgets and defence ETFs’ surging FUM in the last year.