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Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... published the findings of its review, it found little evidence to suggest Cbus' pricey relationship with the CFMEU is in the best financial interests of members. It also found the fund's processes for determining the propriety of board directors ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... investors, who were mostly older members and women. Clients' behaviour, Dunn said, plays a key role as advisers can put the best plan in place for clients - but gets derailed when they don't follow it. "We all know this emotional decision making can ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... practical guidance for practitioners. He is widely respected for his integrity, precision, and unwavering commitment to improving best practice within the SMSF profession," Hay-Bartlem said.

Equity Trustees places superannuation arm under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... months to complete. O'Brien said that regardless of the review's outcome, the company "remains committed to ensuring members best interests are protected through this process" and it does not change EQT's intention to defend the court proceedings brought ...

HUB24 posts record HY inflows, advisers on platform jump by 8%

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... accounting and multidisciplinary firms are more willing to invest in technology and data solutions that provide them access to best of breed solutions and empower them to grow and operate sustainable businesses," it said. As of December 2025, HUB24 had ...

SMSF advice requires specialist skills, professional judgement: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... to provide this type of advice confidently and responsibly. Sixty-two files showed the adviser failed to comply with the best interests duty, while some licensees had inadequate pre-vetting procedures to manage conflicts of interest. "We don't like ...

Canadian pension fund in turmoil amid governance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... the board and will be replaced by Janet Greenwood. "The CAAT board of trustees has determined that these changes are in the best interests of the plan and are necessary to restore stakeholder trust in CAAT's leadership, governance and plan management," ...

Centrepoint offloads lending solutions business

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... a long and constructive relationship with Astute, and this new operating model aligns both organisations to what they do best. Most importantly, it ensures advisers continue to receive outstanding lending and advice support through a seamless transition." ...

AustralianSuper expands UK fundamental equity team

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... talent, as we continue to build the fund's capabilities internationally and identify opportunities in global equities to best serve members." The super fund's fundamental portfolios are actively managed in-house to reduce costs and maximise risk-adjusted ...

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 ...