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Adviser ed changes only a partial answer – industry funds

Adviser ed changes only a partial answer – industry funds

Industry funds focused SMC says the adviser education reforms are only part of the answer, with DBFO and super advice being a priority.
APRA declines Diversa review details

APRA declines Diversa review details

APRA has cited legislative restrictions in declining to provide Senate Estimates with the outcome of its review of Diversa Trustees.
David Whiteley named new ACSI president

David Whiteley named new ACSI president

Former Industry Super Australia compare the pair tyro, David Whiteley, has been named the new president of ACSI.
ASX delisting

Investors yet to clock ASX’s Iran war gains, analyst says

Binaya Dahal 22 April 2026

Investment

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Wealth Within Limited’s Dale Gillham says Australia is the only developed market that is profiting from during the Iran war.

New app launch

intelliflo enhances client engagement via direct messaging feature

Yasmine Raso 22 April 2026

Financial Planning

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intelliflo has introduced a new direct messaging feature for advisers, signalling a clear focus on enhancing client engagement.

Senior leadership appointment

Woodbridge expands investment team as loan book grows

Binaya Dahal 22 April 2026

Funds Management

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Woodbridge Capital has added Terence Lapsanas and Curtis Tsang in its investment team to boost firm’s in-house loan management capability.

Managed accounts

HUB24 emphasises 3rd party MA upgrades

Mike Taylor 21 April 2026

Fintech

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HUB24 has emphasised its upgrades to managed accounts third party capabilities while providing a strong third quarter update to the ASX.

Benchmarking

Bringing private markets into the light

Institute of Managed Accounts Professionals 21 April 2026

Investment

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Amid the debate around private markets investment the question of comparative measurement arises with S&P looking to deliver new benchmarks.

US-Iran markets

Challenger sees 10% decline in FUM

Mike Taylor 21 April 2026

Funds Management

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Challenger Limited has reported a 10% decline in FUM over the last quarter exemplifying the funds management cost of war-induced volatility.

Second guessing

Warning on ASIC second-guessing on adviser qualifications

Mike Taylor 21 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Treasury has been warned that the Govt’s proposed new adviser education regime will be problematic if ASIC second-guesses AFSL decisions.


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


Off target

FAAA laments cost of Govt legislative failures

Mike Taylor 21 April 2026

Financial Planning

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Decades of misguided or misjudged Govt attempts to fix problems have halved the number of advisers and double advice costs.

NTA book value v market value

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

Mike Taylor 21 April 2026

Financial Planning

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

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.

Figures of old man and woman on top of coins

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.

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.

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.

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.