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Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... pendulum too far back the other way." "My concern with that is all that hard work we've tried to do as a sector to insert confidence and raise integrity in the minds of the community is potentially undone pretty easily overnight," Waller said. "There's ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... supporting clients approaching or in retirement. OPEX said Challenger's involvement provides long-term backing and confidence in the ongoing investment behind iff, reinforcing the platform's continuity. "We built iff as a trusted advice engine grounded ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... to the findings of a new research paper, which highlights areas where financial advisers can help build retirement confidence. The Lifestream Guaranteed Income strategy marks Acenda Life's entry into retirement, dubbed a modern retirement income solution ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... secure tools at no extra cost so they can put a Will in place, protect what matters most, and plan for the future with confidence." CFS said the partnership also supports financial advisers without an existing estate planning or legal partner and is ...

Second consultation kicks off on ESG product labelling

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... supported by a labelling scheme that highlights the number of sustainable investment opportunities and provides greater confidence in the veracity of sustainable claims. "Understanding the share of the retail investor market, the relative importance ...

AMP profits fall as Alexis George prepares to step down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... role of chief executive when I step down at the end of March. "With a proud heritage of helping people retire with confidence, innovative products and solutions and a strong balance sheet, AMP is positioned to lead in wealth and retirement under Blair's ...

Madigan Capital chair retires, transfers shares to co-owner

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... growth. "While choosing to retire was a difficult decision, it has been an incredibly rewarding journey and I have full confidence it is the right time for Madigan's leadership to transition as planned," Wood said. "From the outset, our objective was ...

Tax reform uncertainty to exacerbate property sell-offs: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... properties if negative gearing was changed, with 25% remaining unsure. These findings underscore the fragility of investor confidence amid potential federal reforms, PIPA said, with the mere suggestion of changes to longstanding tax concessions is enough ...

ISS MI acquires Family Office Access

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... and connections to our platform, we will enhance our clients' ability to identify the right investors, engage with confidence, raise capital, and ultimately drive business growth." Family Office Access founder and chief executive Danielle Patterson will ...

US economy 'really taking off': UniSuper

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... expects a strong US economy, very little risk of recession. If you look at sentiment indicators, there's a lot of confidence around that share markets will be strong this year."