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FSC research backs super platforms, choice

FSC research backs super platforms, choice

The FSC has produced new research backing platform-based superannuation and the need to avoid restricting choice of super fund.
AIOFP platform ambitions unfazed by EQT

AIOFP platform ambitions unfazed by EQT

AIOFP boss, Peter Johnston has reassured members that white label platform plans are unaffected by EQT's super trustee exit decision.
Adviser EOFY exits slow

Adviser EOFY exits slow

Financial adviser exits from the FARA have slowed over the past week with the end of the financial year just days away.
Digital advice

FPSB holds advisers liable for AI bias, privacy risk

Binaya Dahal 26 June 2026 No Comments

FPSB’s CEO Dante De Gori said the new guidance embraces the benefits of AI for advisers while reinforcing that they remain responsible.

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US firm takes minority stake in AFPG

Yasmine Raso 25 June 2026 No Comments

US capital investment firm, Kudu Investment Management, has sought a minority stake in Sydney-based Australian Financial Planning Group.

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ANAO reveals cost to industry of scams framework

Mike Taylor 25 June 2026 One Comment

An ANAO report has revealed the multi-million dollar degree to which industry will be billed to fund the Govt’s Scams Prevention Framework.

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Fix performance test before extending it – FAAA

Mike Taylor 24 June 2026 No Comments

The recognised limitations of the superannuation performance test need to be fixed before the Govt extends it says the FAAA.

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Performance test inappropriate for retirement products

Mike Taylor 24 June 2026 No Comments

Treasury has been warned it would be acting prematurely in seeking to expand the super performance test to encompass retirement products.

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Unanimity on dumping AFCA’s ‘but for’

Mike Taylor 23 June 2026 No Comments

Removal of AFCA’s ‘but for’ approach to CSLR compensation sits at the top of the list for the major accounting and advice groups.

Banning

ASIC dishes out 10-year adviser ban

Yasmine Raso 22 June 2026 No Comments

ASIC has banned a financial adviser for 10 years and cancelled his business’ licences after uncovering fee-related misconduct.


INDUSTRY NEWS

In a world without bank hybrids, what’s next for income investors?

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2026

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As bank hybrids are being phased out, many investors are seeking new ways to generate reliable income. And subordinated debt is stepping in.

Trade Finance whitepaper: Access uncorrelated alpha potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 5 June 2026

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Trade finance has demonstrated resilience across global shocks, combining short‑duration, self‑liquidating structures with historically low volatility

Investing Across the Bond Market Cycle

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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With government debt at record highs, what other areas of the bond market could potentially enhance a portfolio’s defensive characteristics?

Re-thinking TPD: Why Severity Matters More Than Ever

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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From an interview with MyRisk Adviser, this article explores how TPD Severity can support clearer advice and better client outcomes.


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Departure

Traditional EOFY adviser exits grow

Mike Taylor | 19 June 2026With the end of financial year looming the number of financial adviser exits is growing with total adviser numbers falling below 15,100.
Wrong way go back

Blame bad advice says SMSF Association

Mike Taylor | 19 June 2026The SMSF Association has mounted a defence of SMSF structures arguing they should not be inappropriately penalised.
Lead generation

ASIC adds 19 entities to lead gen list

Mike Taylor | 18 June 2026With the caveat that being named does not imply guilt, ASIC has taken the list of entities related to lead generation to over 50 businesses.
Succession planning

56% of advice practices never formally valued

Mike Taylor | 18 June 2026More than half of financial advice practices have never been formally valued and more than 60% of adviser principals have no succession plan.
Capstone PictureWealth

Capstone joins PictureWealth

Mike Taylor | 18 June 2026In what represents a strategic expansion, Capstone Financial Planning has joined financial technology player PictureWealth Group.
Senior leadership appointment

Shadforth buffs up adviser line-up amid solid growth

Yasmine Raso | 18 June 2026Shadforth Financial Group has made a raft of internal promotions to strengthen its wealth capabilities amid a wave of robust client growth.
bureaucracy

APRA/ASIC say they’re lightening the regulatory load

Mike Taylor | 17 June 2026APRA and ASIC have signalled their intention to streamline the regulatory regime around the Financial Accountability Regime.
Prohibited

FAAA urges SMSF property investment prohibitions

Mike Taylor | 16 June 2026The FAAA has urged tougher rules around SMSF property investment in the wake of the Govt's CGT and negative gearing Budget changes.