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Major super funds join chorus against AFCA’s ‘but for’

Major super funds join chorus against AFCA’s ‘but for’

The Government should be funding current and future CSLR shortfalls according to ASFA's response to Treasury's review of PII.
Govt accused of wimping it on PWC scandal response

Govt accused of wimping it on PWC scandal response

The Institute of Public Accountants has accused the Govt of throwing small accountants under the bus by failing to act on the big players.
Centrepoint exits lending aggregation

Centrepoint exits lending aggregation

Centrepoint Alliance has moved to sharpen its focus on financial advice by divesting its lending aggregation business to Astute for $400,000.
Capital markets

Australian bonds may benefit as US dollar alternative

Binaya Dahal 18 February 2026

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Betashares’s Head of Fixed income Chamath De Silva says Australia is emerging as the “cleanest dirty shirt” in global fixed income,

Indices

Challenger announces $150m buy-back

Mike Taylor 18 February 2026

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Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half prompting a $150, buy-back announcement and another strategic partnership.

new appointment

Fidelity’s two sales hires amid wholesale push

Binaya Dahal 18 February 2026

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Fidelity International has added Gavin Butt and Sam Besley in key sales role to expand its wholesale distribution capability in Australia.

Outsourcing

Industry funds urge strengthening of advice PII regime

Mike Taylor 17 February 2026

Financial Planning

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Industry funds are calling for a strengthening of the advice PII regime while making it clear they do not want to pay for the CSLR.

Nudge

HESTA wants retirement income stream default mechanism

Mike Taylor 17 February 2026

Financial Planning

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Big industry fund HESTA is calling on the Government to legislate to allow super funds to default members into retirement income streams.

Senior appointment

Third board reshuffle in six months sees Puli join Australian Ethical

Binaya Dahal 17 February 2026

Superannuation

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Australian Ethical has announced the appointment of Mark Puli to the board of its super fund, effective 11 February 2026.

FMA Wealth and its founder join Esencia in merger

Binaya Dahal 17 February 2026

Funds Management

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The merger between Esencia and FMA Wealth will see FMA’s founder Frank MacDonagh taking senior advisory and board role at the expanded firm.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Challenger

Is your retirement advice built to last?

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 February 2026

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As Australians live longer, longevity risk is reshaping retirement advice. Our guide helps advisers build resilient retirement income plans.

Unlock faster underwriting for smoother approvals

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 February 2026

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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…


Fiducian model delivers 15% rise in NPAT

Mike Taylor 17 February 2026

Financial Planning

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Fiducian Group’s business model has delivered a solid lift 15% lift in NPAT as the company promotes the strength of its platform offering.

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Shouting into an abyss – Govt consultations

Mike Taylor 16 February 2026

Financial Planning

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It has been 18 months since Treasury published the submissions to the many financial services consultations it has initiated.

elder abuse

Review finds most bank lacks clear elder abuse information

Binaya Dahal 16 February 2026

Financial Planning

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A joint review found wide inconsistencies in how banks explain financial elder abuse risks and the operation of financial powers of attorney.

Estate law and will

CFS partners with Safewill to assist client’s estate planning

Binaya Dahal 17 February 2026

Superannuation

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Colonial First State (CFS) has entered partnership with Safewill to give nearly one million members free access to digital Will creation.

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ACTU smacks distracted APRA over Shield, First Guardian

Mike Taylor 13 February 2026

Superannuation

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Peak union body the ACTU has hit APRA hard accusing it of being more interested in surpluses than protecting super fund members.

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Super funds seek standardised 10-year past performance

Mike Taylor 12 February 2026

Superannuation

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Major superannuation funds group, ASFA is urging ASIC to increase the standardised past performance benchmark from five to 10 years.

Salter Brothers gains global M&A access in IMAP agreement

Binaya Dahal 16 February 2026

Investment

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Salter Brothers, a Melbourne-based asset manager, has struck a deal to become exclusive local partner of global M&A advisory network IMAP.

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Market rotation punishes growth funds as small caps rebound

Binaya Dahal 13 February 2026

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Lonsec’s Australian equity market performance analysis finds investors rotaged away from structural growth.

Insignia Financial

Investors broaden horizons amid ‘healthy’ tech correction

Yasmine Raso 12 February 2026

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The moment the 493 “unloved” S&P 500 stocks that are not the Mag 7 have been waiting for has arrived: investors broadening their horizons.