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Budget 2026 – work, not much else

Budget 2026 – work, not much else

Tonight's Federal Budget appears destined to deliver financial advisers very little beyond increased workload as they help clients adapt.
CSLR pressure – 79% of advisers planning to lift fees

CSLR pressure – 79% of advisers planning to lift fees

Nearly 80% of financial advisers plan to lift their fees to help them counter the increasing cost of the CSLR levy.
Adviser numbers grow, InterPrac exits continue

Adviser numbers grow, InterPrac exits continue

Adviser numbers on the FAR have continued to increase but InterPrac is continuing to leak numbers in the wake of the aborted sale to Conquest.
Man carries AML weight

FAAA, FSC develop new AML/CTF-friendly customer ID forms

Yasmine Raso 8 May 2026 No Comments

The FAAA and the FSC have launched updated customer ID forms, designed to better support advisers meet the revamped AML/CTF obligations.

Ban on unlicensed comms

Ban unlicensed communications says departing Longo

Mike Taylor 7 May 2026 3 Comments

Outgoing ASIC chair, Joe Longo has used last speech to argue the case for a ban on unlicensed financial communications.

Watchdog with teeth

Longo says ASIC now a watchdog with teeth

Mike Taylor 7 May 2026 3 Comments

Outgoing ASIC chair, Joe Longo says ASIC should no longer be regarded as a watchdog with no teeth. Things have changed on his watch.

Avoiding cuts

Shield/First Guardian Budget insulation for ASIC

Mike Taylor 5 May 2026 One Comment

The multitude of legal cases mounted by ASIC around the collapse of Shield and First Guardian may insulate the regulator from Budget cuts.

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Are principal advisers really inhibiting growth?

Mike Taylor 5 May 2026 No Comments

The average advice business has too much knowledge residing in the head of the principal adviser, according to a new white paper.

Mergers and acquisitions

Count inks equity deal with VIC advice firm

Yasmine Raso 5 May 2026 No Comments

A strategic equity transaction led by Count Limited has resulted in the merger of two Count Financial licensed financial planning firms.

Budget2026

Don’t expect CSLR relief from Budget2026

Mike Taylor 4 May 2026 One Comment

Financial advisers are more likely to face a second CSLR special levy than they are to see meaningful relief in next week’s Federal Budget.


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Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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A retirement income stream that offers flexibility in personalised strategies, it’s easy to implement, and it integrates seamlessly with your advice

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


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MLC Expand arms advisers with EOFY resources, content

Yasmine Raso | 4 May 2026MLC Expand has provided advisers with new resources and educational content to support the delivery of client outcomes ahead of EOFY.
Investors holding firm despite geopolitical risk

Sequoia terminates InterPrac sale

Mike Taylor | 1 May 2026Sequoia Financial Group has terminated processes around the sale of InterPrac to Conquest Investment Partners citing cost and complexity.
Corporate governance

Sequoia reassures ASX, more advisers depart

Mike Taylor | 1 May 2026Sequoia has written reassuring the ASX about its continuous disclosure settings in the wake of the announced sale of InterPrac to Conquest IP.

Covid-era intergenerational equity gains now in retreat

Binaya Dahal | 1 May 2026The gap between older and younger generations could reach record levels within years if current trends continue, as per Actuaries Institute.
Large foot stepping on businessman

Joint Groups oppose giving TPB excessive powers

Mike Taylor | 30 April 2026The major accounting and advice groups have warned that proposals to increase the powers of the TPB risk a denial of natural justice.
Concerns grow over ballooning costs of aged care

North addresses retirement risk via new advice framework

Yasmine Raso | 30 April 2026North has released a new framework designed to support the delivery of tailored advice that addresses retirement's complexities and risks.

CC Capital backs Hartley’s Insignia strategy and team

Mike Taylor | 30 April 2026The new private equity owners of Insignia Financial have solidly backed Scott Hartley, the Insignia management team and its strategy.
Novigi buys out 360 Managed

AZ NGA welcomes national advisory firm into network

Yasmine Raso | 30 April 2026AZ NGA has deepened its national footprint in the advice space with the acquisition of Intend Financial, bringing 10 advisers into the fold.