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ASIC says super trustees fall short on scams, fraud

ASIC says super trustees fall short on scams, fraud

ASIC has sent a strong message to super fund trustees to pick up their act on frauds and scam prevention finding falling behind banks.
Call to give advisers ‘read-only’ ATO portal access

Call to give advisers ‘read-only’ ATO portal access

The ATO's concerns about financial adviser access to the tax portal over misplaced and read-only access is sensible, expedient says IFPA.
New ASIC chair is, first and foremost, a lawyer

New ASIC chair is, first and foremost, a lawyer

ASIC struggles to employ enough staff with deep financial services experience and its next chair, Sarah Court, is first and foremost a lawyer.

‘No real choice but to pull the trigger’: Market reacts to RBA hike

Yasmine Raso 4 February 2026

Investment

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Market consensus has determined that while inflation had backed the RBA into a corner, the economy is still showing few signs of slowing down.

Man tripped by volatile markets

Rising volatility revives case for absolute return investing

Binaya Dahal 4 February 2026

Investment

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Janus Henderson says opportunities have opened up on both sides after more than a decade of markets rewarding a “long first” mindset.

Prime Super picks MFS for fixed income management

Fixed income appetite propels managed fund inflows to $36b

Yasmine Raso 4 February 2026

Funds Management

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Investor appetite for fixed income strategies offering stability amid uncertainty has seen managed fund net inflows hit $35.9 billion in 2025.

AI infrastructure boom

Hamilton closes infrastructure fund after exceeding target

Binaya Dahal 4 February 2026

Funds Management

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Hamilton Lane has announced the final close of its latest infrastructure fund, IOF II, after securing nearly $2B in total commitments.

Interest rate rise

Too-high-for-comfort inflation sees RBA hike cash rate

Yasmine Raso 3 February 2026

Investment

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has met market expectations and increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.

Too many messages

AIOFP says too many associations claim adviser representation

Mike Taylor 3 February 2026

Financial Planning

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The AIOFP is returning to its 1998 business model claiming that too many associations are seeking to represent financial advisers.

Nerd accountant

Accountants want right to deliver strategic advice

Mike Taylor 3 February 2026

Accounting

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Major accounting group CA-ANZ has used its pre-Budget submission to urge that accountants be allowed to give strategic advice.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Unlock faster underwriting for smoother approvals

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 February 2026

Industry News

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Experience the future of faster underwriting with digital PMARs and automated decisioning. Deliver enhanced precision, smarter processing, and quicker

Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

Industry News

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Mirova’s Jens Peers explores the generational trends shaping investment opportunities within the demographic transition.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.


Australian $100 dollar bills

ASIC levy again hits AFSLs hard

Mike Taylor 2 February 2026

Financial Planning

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With the full gravity of the cost of the CSLR still up in the air, AFSLs are complaining about the rising cost of the ASIC funding levy.

Separation Hand dividing blocks

Is there enough will to separate product from advice?

Mike Taylor 2 February 2026

Financial Planning

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As the Govt searches for answers to Shield and First Guardian collapses, it is still yet to address the separation of product and advice

Man on road to question mark

Question mark hangs over 130 financial advisers

Mike Taylor 30 January 2026

Financial Planning

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The expected 2026 financial adviser education cliff has turned into a slight decline but a question mark hangs over the status of 130.

Boutique

CBUS campaign to address members’ needs across age cohorts

Yasmine Raso 3 February 2026

Superannuation

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New research from CBUS Super has formed the basis of a new campaign seeking to address members’ diverse financial needs.

New board member

Super fund bloc gains seats on key ASX committee

Mike Taylor 30 January 2026

Superannuation

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The superannuation sector has been granted three of eight seats on the new ASX Advisory Group on Corporate Governance.

Govt urged to invest in artificial intelligence to back Australia's economic prosperity

CSC looks to avoid HESTA’s punishment

Mike Taylor 29 January 2026

Fintech

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The Commonwealth Super Corporation is looking to avoid HESTA’s 2025 issues by containing an IT upgrade disruption to just 13 days.

Ether, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies represented as actual coins

Crypto sector “maturing” amid regulatory shift, insto adoption

Yasmine Raso 3 February 2026

Investment

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The promise of new regulatory guidelines and legislative guardrails for investors has fuelled a mindset shift for Australia’s crypto industry.

Active v Passive

New investment ‘regime’ in 2026 warrants active approach

Yasmine Raso 2 February 2026

Investment

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Schroders has added to the case for investors to adopt a more active approach in 2026, pointing to structural changes requiring selectivity.

Arrows going separate ways

RBA’s February rate hike could still be a “close call”

Yasmine Raso 2 February 2026

Investment

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While the market has quickly pivoted to pricing in a rate hike, some economists argue the RBA may defy expectations with a hold.