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Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026

... general manager, human resources at St George Bank, and most recently chief customer and engagement officer in Westpac's consumer and business banking division. The appointment completes Acenda's leadership team, which the group began assembling in October ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... also called to allow default transition for eligible members into retirement income stream, with an opt out option for consumer protection. Recent research by Laneway Analytics, commissioned by HESTA, showed up to 1.8 million Australians missed out on ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... has long supported the need for Australians to have access to quality, affordable financial advice, with appropriate consumer protections. "Financial advice has significant potential to guide Australians to make the most of their retirement savings and ...

Second consultation kicks off on ESG product labelling

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

... design and features of a labelling regime," the Treasury said. The consultations also seeks input on design options for consumer-facing disclosure requirements; should they be to a prescriptive template, principles-based template, or a hybrid approach ...

Treasury to reform managed investment scheme governance

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

Treasury has opened another review into the $2 trillion managed investment scheme (MIS) sector off the back of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund collapses. This time, the Enhancing oversight and governance of managed investment schemes ...

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... significant risks to consumers and highlights the urgent need for clearer guidelines and stricter regulations." "Without proper consumer protections, older Australians are at risk of making inappropriate decisions that could have serious financial and ...

Deadline approaches for Shield, First Guardian victims

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

A new website is launching today to assist some 9000 victims who have yet to file a complaint in relation to the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds, as the deadline for some fast approaches. Funded by ASIC, the new website was launched by Super ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... proposed five key recommendations to increase the number of advisers and cut through regulatory red tape, while supporting consumer protections. The FAAA urged the federal government to address the drop in adviser numbers, ensuring the supply of professional ...

WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... the ASX-listed financial advice group is staying firm on its objectives for 2026, it has refreshed the identity of its consumer advice business, signalling an evolution is underway. WT Financial Group founder and managing director Keith Cullen told Financial ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... increasing digital threats," Constant added. It comes as Super Members Council (SMC) urges the government to include better consumer protections in super in the upcoming Federal Budget following the collapses of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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