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Where exiting InterPrac advisers have landed

Where exiting InterPrac advisers have landed

Despite suggestions that InterPrac advisers would end up at particular AFSLs they have, instead, landed across a broad cross-section.
ASIC report says platforms foundational to digital

ASIC report says platforms foundational to digital

A new ASIC report has identified the investment platforms as providing the foundation for further digital innovation in wealth management.
Criminality a factor in Shield, First Guardian – Opposition

Criminality a factor in Shield, First Guardian – Opposition

Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Kevin Hogan, says new regulatory settings must recognise criminality led to Shield, First Guardian
Hand delivers money

InvestSMART offloads investor news, ETF business

Yasmine Raso 22 May 2026 No Comments

InvestSMART Group has made arrangements to offload its Intelligent Investor business to Teaminvest Private Group.

Senior appointment

VBP names new CEO amid Jacobsen departure

Yasmine Raso 21 May 2026 No Comments

Vital Business Partners has installed former Godfrey Pembroke chief executive Mark Fisher as its new CEO as of 1 June.

complaints

ASIC admits ongoing negative feedback on breach reporting

Mike Taylor 20 May 2026 One Comment

Despite early warnings, five years later ASIC has had to admit there is significant negative feedback on the reportable situations regime.

Daniel Mulino

Mulino acknowledges need for CSLR sustainability

Mike Taylor 20 May 2026 3 Comments

With just days to go before the closure of submissions to the Treasury review of the CSLR the minister has confirmed a desire for change.

Partnership model

HeirWealth, ViewTrade unite for integrated wealth solution

Binaya Dahal 20 May 2026 No Comments

HeirWealth and ViewTrade have partnered to deliver a unified trade execution and wealth reporting solution for Australian advisers.

Two hands removing wooden blocks

NGS Super moves ahead of DBFO on advice

Mike Taylor 19 May 2026 One Comment

NGS Super has become the latest industry superannuation fund to roll out a graduated financial advice offering to members, including digital.

Please explain

Sequoia downplays Press exit as ‘not material’

Mike Taylor 19 May 2026 No Comments

Faced with a please explain from the ASX, Sequoia Financial Group has described the exit of Danielle Press as ‘not material’.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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Giving you the flexibility to tailor a portfolio aligned with your client’s personal goals and financial objectives.

US Debt and the Dollar’s Dominance

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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As the US budget deficit expands and questions are raised about the future status of the US dollar, what policy levers could help address the challeng

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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

Quality in Volatile Markets: La Trobe Financial’s Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2026

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As markets turn volatile, La Trobe Financial shows why quality matters most by delivering disciplined credit strategies built for consistent


Filter

Man's finger on question mark

10 months of Treasury consultation responses remain unpublished

Mike Taylor | 15 May 2026Financial services organisations devote many hours responding to Treasury consultations but their efforts remain behind Treasury's firewall.
Departures board

InterPrac bleeds another 14 advisers

Mike Taylor | 15 May 2026Sequoia-owned InterPrac lost a further 14 financial advisers this week reflecting the continued uncertainty surrounding the planning business.
Senior leadership appointment

Aware commits to deepening adviser relationships via new hire

Yasmine Raso | 15 May 2026Aware Super will providing deeper support for its financial adviser partners by filling a new Senior Manager, Technical Services role.
Blind justice and law books

Sequoia defers interim dividend amid InterPrac issues

Mike Taylor | 14 May 2026Sequoia Financial Group has further deferred payment of its interim dividend amid continuing InterPrac sale legal issues.
Budget 2026

Budget 2026 is all about transition

Mike Taylor | 13 May 2026Helping clients navigate the promised transitional arrangements is the challenge facing financial advisers out of Budget 2026.
Red card

Adviser’s appeal results in longer prohibition

Mike Taylor | 13 May 2026In what represents a precedent an appeal by a UGC financial adviser against a FSCP prohibition has resulted in him getting a longer penalty.
Key in jail cell door

Court hands down prison sentence for unlicensed business director

Yasmine Raso | 13 May 2026Ashley Arandez will serve at least three years in prison after pleading guilty to a raft of offences, including unlicensed product advice.
tax grab

Govt delivers expected CGT hit

Mike Taylor | 12 May 2026The Government has done as expected with its Capital Gains Tax changes meaning financial advisers will be busy helping clients.