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FIIG Securities fined $2.5m for lengthy cyber failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... controls. No client funds were impacted, and we remain focused on supporting our clients and maintaining the highest standards of information security," he said.

Treasury to reform managed investment scheme governance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... information outlining how significant risks will be identified, monitored and managed. Existing audit and assurance standards should be mandatory for auditors of compliance plans, while REs should notify ASIC of the appointment, removal or resignation ...

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... necessary expertise and are authorised under an AFSL and, therefore, comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards." "This approach would strengthen consumer protections due to the requirement for authorised advisers to act in their client's ...

Future Group rejigs investment team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... unlisted assets. "This new structure positions Future Group for its next phase of growth while maintaining the highest standards of governance and accountability," Sheikh concluded. Separately, Betashares has appointed Daniel Choo as head of multi-asset ...

BTC Markets names chief executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... expectations become clearer, there's a real opportunity to deepen institutional engagement and deliver products that meet the standards clients are accustomed to in other parts of the financial system." Dobbins described Stonham's appointment as strengthening ...

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

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... growth prospects, Cullen said the only thing that will fix the advice supply-demand imbalance is reforms to the education standards. "But as far as our network is concerned, the retail business enables us to recruit people that are either still studying ...

ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... delivered some of its strongest enforcement results on record -reflecting a sharper focus on protecting consumers, lifting standards across the financial system, and reinforcing the integrity of Australia's markets," Chalmers added. "Ms Court will ...

Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... considered," the submission said. As a solution, CA ANZ is calling on the government to review financial adviser education standards to create new avenues for advice and allow chartered accountants to provide strategic financial advice without additional ...

ASIC acts against 28 SMSF auditors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... of FY26, including the cancellation of 22 registrations. ASIC said its action relates to breaches of obligations and standards, including failures to comply with auditing and assurance standards and to provide annual statements. Some also failed to advise ...

ASX names members of new advisory group

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... equities markets," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "The ASX AGCG has an important role to play as governance standards evolve. The sector looks forward to engaging in its work through the capable representation of Helen, Mark, and Dominique. ...