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InterPrac loses a further eight advisers

InterPrac loses a further eight advisers

Eight further advisers have exited InterPrac as financial adviser numbers rebounded this week after the exodus from the SMSF Adviser Network.
FSC moves ahead of Govt with new platform Standard

FSC moves ahead of Govt with new platform Standard

The Financial Services Council has moved ahead of the Govt's consultation processes by releasing a new industry standard for platforms.
AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

AIOFP laments NEOS action freezing InterPrac advisers

First it was the platforms, now insurance platform NEOS Protection has moved to close new business access to InterPrac advisers.

Esencia Wealth enters Queensland with dual merger

Binaya Dahal 17 April 2026 No Comments

Esencia Wealth has announced its expansion into Queensland, merging with two advice firms and adding 300 clients to its growing portfolio.

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AMP reports strong managed portfolio inflows

Mike Taylor 16 April 2026 No Comments

AMP Limited is reinforcing the importance of growing its wealth business while reporting solid inflows to its managed portfolios.

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Don’t blame lead generation says IFPA

Mike Taylor 16 April 2026 No Comments

Blaming the failures of Shield and First Guardian on lead generation is a distraction which misses the point says IFPA’s Scott Heathwood.

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FSC backs legitimate role for digital advice

Mike Taylor 15 April 2026 One Comment

The FSC has pointed to new research validating digital advice as an entree to personal advice and preferable to finfluencers.

Mergers & acquisitions

AZ NGA strengthens Tasmania reach via acquisition

Yasmine Raso 15 April 2026 No Comments

AZ NGA has deepened its existing minority stake in Foundation Wealth Advisers to a full takeover, strengthening its presence in Tasmania.

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JBWere confirms key senior advice appointments

Yasmine Raso 15 April 2026 No Comments

JBWere has strengthened its team with two new appointments, Daniel Walsh as Executive, Advice and Ben Smoker as Head of Advice, NSW/ACT.

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AIOFP seeks bulwark to ‘megalomaniac’ platforms

Mike Taylor 14 April 2026 3 Comments

The AIOFP is on the cusp of reintroducing is white labelled wrap as a bulwark against what it sees as increasingly ‘megalomanic platforms’.


INDUSTRY NEWS

The evolution of the 60/40 portfolio

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 April 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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


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Rising cost fears higher among pre-retirees, survey shows

Binaya Dahal | 14 April 2026Challenger Limited's new survey reveals confidence among pre-retirees is lower compared to current retirees due to rising costs.
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ASIC updates Moneysmart site with new retirement resources

Yasmine Raso | 14 April 2026ASIC has launched a new online 'hub' of retirement resources in response to research showing high concerns and low confidence.
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Iress, Striver extend partnership for another year

Yasmine Raso | 14 April 2026Iress has extended its partnership first established in 2024 with career pathways provider, Striver, for another year.
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SMSF Adviser Network loses 85 advisers from FAR

Mike Taylor | 10 April 2026Adviser numbers have dropped to their lowest point in years at 15,059 as a result of the exit of 85 exiting SMSF Adviser Network.
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Aware Super credits system upgrade for adviser-ready status

Binaya Dahal | 10 April 2026Aware Super has received the adviser-ready accreditation under the new national framework jointly developed by the FAAA and Chant West.
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Permanent ban for former Venture Egg adviser

Mike Taylor | 9 April 2026Former Venture Egg adviser, Aristotle Papapavlou, has been permanently banned by ASIC over 'dishonest, misleading and unprofessional conduct.
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No CSLR levy for MISs and SMSFs – but a waterfall

Mike Taylor | 9 April 2026The Govt is loathe to include MISs in the CSLR levy but it is proposing to hit both them and SMSFs to fund any cost over-run special levies.
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Advisers, platform super in consultation cross-hairs

Mike Taylor | 9 April 2026Financial advisers face having to make a strong case to protect their position amid proposed changes to super advice fee arrangements.