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Can MySuper work for MyRetirement?

Can MySuper work for MyRetirement?

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

InterPrac loses a further eight advisers

Eight further advisers have exited InterPrac as financial adviser numbers rebounded this week after the exodus from the SMSF Adviser Network.
FSC moves ahead of Govt with new platform Standard

FSC moves ahead of Govt with new platform Standard

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exclusion

AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

Mike Taylor 16 April 2026

Financial Planning

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First it was the platforms, now insurance platform NEOS Protection has moved to close new business access to InterPrac advisers.

Ticket stubs with the wording The Blame Game! on them

Don’t blame lead generation says IFPA

Mike Taylor 16 April 2026

Financial Planning

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


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.