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Jobs rise in line with expectations, RBA hike still likely

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). "The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% in January. Employed people grew by 18,000. Full-time employment rose by 50,000 people, partly offset by a fall of 33,000 people in part-time employment," ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... to identify that advice. When you put all those things together, it's not surprising that we're seeing so many people go into SMSFs without advice." Class chief executive Tim Steele said there is a clear opportunity for advice - from an SMSF's ...

ASIC reviews lead generators again, names advisers using them

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... serving as referral partners or engaging lead generators as of July 2024. While this does not mean these businesses or people have engaged in unlawful conduct, ASIC said it serves to warn consumers that they exercise caution. Among the known entities ...

MA Financial expands hospitality portfolio in NZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... Chris Unger. Unger said the founders have built an incredible portfolio over the past decades. "As the hospitality-loving people that we are, we can't wait to work with Blair and the team as we continue the Republic journey together," Unger said. "We ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
Acenda Group has announced the appointment of Ross Miller as its new group chief people and culture officer, effective 16 February 2026. Acenda said Miller is a highly experienced senior executive and human resources leader, with a strong track record ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... "Professional advice helps translate complexity into clarity, aligning retirement income with what matters most to the client. People who work with a planner are significantly more likely to understand their retirement needs," the report said. "From ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... "There is a natural connection between superannuation and estate planning. Superannuation is often one of the largest assets people have, yet it typically sits outside the estate, making it critical that binding death benefit nominations and Wills are ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... Age Pension applications, are practical changes that will make the retirement phase simpler and better aligned with how people retire today," it said. "Implementing these reforms will help Australians navigate retirement with greater clarity, more stable ...

Nuveen takes over Schroders for $20bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... partner that shares our values, respects the culture we have built and will create exciting opportunities for our clients and people," Oldfield said. The transaction is due to become effective and close during the last quarter of 2026, subject to the ...

Frontier hires senior consultant from JANA

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... that a consultant has moved between the two firms, in either direction. Frontier said both businesses have lured several people from Towers Watson and Mercer's consulting teams over the years, but this marks a new development in the battle for talent ...