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Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... FAAA urged the federal government to address the drop in adviser numbers, ensuring the supply of professional financial advisers meets the increasing demand. Recognising the inflexible education requirements, and the toll on small businesses, advisers ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... Daniel Kirk has joined as principal financial adviser. Further, Cullen said there are about six provisional financial advisers conducting their professional year in its central advice team, who work across its broad network of businesses. "Because we ...

Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... submission read. "There is currently a gap between the number of individuals needing advice and the number of financial advisers available to close the gap." The body noted that the retirement sector, specifically in superannuation, has been changing ...

Transfer balance cap to rise to $2.1m

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... million caps. It would be tidy if they did so, but I don't expect it," he concluded. Outlining considerations for financial advisers, Mills said it's important to consider the most appropriate time to commence a retirement phase pension and how to optimise ...

Multi-boutique expands to Australia, seeks partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
Multi-boutique Fairlight Capital Partners is expanding in Australia and is on the lookout for strategies it can introduce to its global network of family offices and institutional investors. Founded in 2018 by Thomas Gent, Charles Bamford and Alexander ...

MLC Expand appoints product strategy lead

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... clients." Worrell started her new role this month. "I'm passionate about delivering products that empower financial advisers and their clients to achieve their goals. MLC Expand has a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future, and I look ...

New vertical integration model to sprout in 2026: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... in average practice spend on advice tech". "The exception to this was the influx of AI solutions targeting financial advisers. Predominantly starting as 'note-takers', these solutions all saw rapid growth. Solving the horrible job of doing file ...

'Gross breach of trust': Former adviser sentenced to six years imprisonment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... incompetence and arrogance," Judge Prior said. "I must impose a sentence that will deter other professionals such as financial advisers who might be minded to think that they can use their client's money inconsistently and against their clients' ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Industry Fund Services (IFS) has launched a "comprehensive solution" designed for financial advisers who want to specialise in industry super fund advice. The Independent Adviser Licensing Mode provides guidance that aligns with members' priorities ...

Super funds, instos shun ETFs, retail dominance prevails

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... 10% of the ASX's total market cap of $3.28 trillion. Since their humble beginnings in Australia in 2001, financial advisers and SMSFs have been the most ardent customers - a loyalty that has not bucked to this day. The trend underpins the client ...