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ASIC reviews lead generators again, names advisers using them

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
Two years on from a review into cold calling and lead generators, ASIC is launching another into the advice licensees that use them. ASIC said the aim of the review is to address practices that inappropriately or unnecessarily encourage consumers to ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
Challenger reported a statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $339 million, a massive 369% increase, in the first half of 2026. Normalised NPAT came increased 2% to $229 million and assets under management increased 3% to $128 billion. Despite the ...

First half steady, net inflows positive for Fiducian

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Fiducian Group said it kept the business steady and took in positive net inflows in the first half of the 2026 reporting period amid a turbulent backdrop. According to Fiducian chief executive Indy Singh, the ASX-listed financial services firm kept ...

HNWs, retirees key battlegrounds for platforms: SuitabilityHub

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
The race to deliver the best solutions for financial advisers catering to the high-net-worth (HNW) and retiree segments will set platform providers apart, according to SuitabilityHub. The annual Platform Market Wrap Report revealed HNWs are the "strategic ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Acenda Life has launched a new guaranteed retirement income solution in response to the findings of a new research paper, which highlights areas where financial advisers can help build retirement confidence. The Lifestream Guaranteed Income strategy ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) has announced a new partnership with Safewill which will give almost one million CFS members access to an online Will creation service with legal review and digital estate planning services at no extra cost. CFS said the service ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
AustralianSuper has made six reform requests to the government ahead of the Federal Budget, which is set to be delivered in May. AustralianSuper head of corporate affairs Steve McMillan said the pre-Budget submission "focuses on reforms that will enhance ...

Super moves: Top super funds lose key risk executives

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... all managed asset classes at QIC. Horn's early career included roles as an international equities manager, financial adviser, and derivatives trader, giving him a deep understanding of risk across multiple investment markets.

Another MWL Financial Services adviser banned

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
Effective February 5, ASIC banned former MWL Financial Services (MWL) adviser Neil McPherson for giving advice to certain clients that was not in their best interests. An investigation found that during his tenure with MWL, McPherson recommended some ...

CBA updates on class actions, governance review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) released its half year results today, seeing profits rise to $5.4 billion. As part of is H1 report, the major bank gave an update on its ongoing superannuation and advice-related class actions. CBA said it still ...