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AustralianSuper reduces fees on Member Direct option

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... ETFs and LICs' levels of access will be reduced from $180 p.a. to $150 p.a. Brokerage fees will also be reduced. Currently, for transaction amounts up to $13,000 a $13 brokerage fee applies, and for transactions above $13,000 a 0.10% rate is applied. ...

AFCA receives record complaints in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... determination, which is considered the "largest single batch" of complaints AFCA has ever managed. Around 900 matters are currently still under investigation. "We know that large-scale financial firm collapses can have a profound impact on people and ...

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... outperformance this year," he said. "For investors seeking longer duration defensive exposure, fixed rate subordinated bonds are currently yielding close to 6%. In an environment where policy uncertainty remains and growth is moderating, that yield for ...

VFMC names chief finance, risk officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... finance and risk officer at Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC), stepping into the role next month. Phillips is currently chief financial officer at Bennelong Funds Management, a role he's held for close to 14 years. "We are delighted to have ...

Trump hit by Supreme Court's 'body blow', strikes back with 15% global tariff

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... announcing a 10% global tariff on Friday after the court's decision. The tariff will be an increase for Australia, which currently has a levy of 10% on its exports to the US. Trump, on his Truth Social account, said: "I, as President of the United ...

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... Association National Conference, Waller said policies such as Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and education reforms are currently off the government's radar due to the ballooning costs of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). These reforms ...

Equity Trustees places superannuation arm under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... change EQT's intention to defend the court proceedings brought by ASIC. The super funds under the group's trusteeship currently include AMG Super, Centric Super Fund, HUB24 Super Fund, Perpetual WealthFocus Superannuation Fund, and Smart Future Trust ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... proposed Division 296 tax implications and a broader industry discussion around super regulation," he said. There are currently 661,384 active SMSFs - the highest count to date - according to Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data. With more than $1.1 ...

Canadian pension fund in turmoil amid governance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... appointing an acting chief in Kevin Fahey to ensure the fund "remains focused on executing its strategy". Fahey is also currently chief investment officer. Just last week, the fund announced it was undertaking an independent governance review after the ...

Centrepoint offloads lending solutions business

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... means retaining the back-book revenue. "Centrepoint will secure 100% of the financial advice licence margin that Astute currently derives from Astute-aligned advisers operating under Centrepoint's AFSL," the ASX-listed firm said. The lending solutions ...