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Increase ASIC oversight of adviser PII say accounting groups

Increase ASIC oversight of adviser PII say accounting groups

The major accounting groups are urging that ASIC adopt the same approach to adviser PII monitoring as the TPB on tax practitioners.
Platforms, SMSFs grow while industry funds in outflow

Platforms, SMSFs grow while industry funds in outflow

New data has confirmed that industry superannuation funds are now facing into stiff competition from SMSF establishments and platforms.
Netwealth shrugs off First Guardian with strong half

Netwealth shrugs off First Guardian with strong half

Platform company Netwealth appears to have shrugged off the impact of its First Guardian compensation obligations with a strong first half.
Janus launches first-ever active ETF for European investors

ETFs continue to solidify position as a portfolio staple

Yasmine Raso 19 February 2026

Funds Management

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Advisers have fuelled the ETF boom by taking a “proactive” approach to building client portfolios with conviction instead of passive allocation.

Dimensional’s high profitability trust enters Australian market

Binaya Dahal 19 February 2026

Funds Management

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Dimensional Fund Advisers has announced the launch of the first standalone high profitability trust available to Australian investors.

Infocus’ new CTO to shape AI strategy

Binaya Dahal 19 February 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial advice group, Infocus, has appointed Dr Ed Young as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective from 16 February.

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ASIC names 22 AFSLs in lead generation review

Mike Taylor 18 February 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC has listed 22 AFSLs who it believes have allowed advisers to utilise the services of lead generators as part of a new review exercise.

Emergency fund

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

Mike Taylor 18 February 2026

Financial Planning

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The Government should be funding current and future CSLR shortfalls according to ASFA’s response to Treasury’s review of PII.

Man misses target

Govt accused of wimping it on PWC scandal response

Mike Taylor 18 February 2026

Accounting

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

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Centrepoint exits lending aggregation

Mike Taylor 18 February 2026

Financial Planning

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


INDUSTRY NEWS

Challenger

Is your retirement advice built to last?

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 February 2026

Industry News

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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

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…


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.

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.

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.

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.

Accusing fingers point at man

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.

Capital markets

Australian bonds may benefit as US dollar alternative

Binaya Dahal 18 February 2026

Investment

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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

Investment

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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

Investment

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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.