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CFS cuts ties with Otivo, launches own super advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... digital financial adviser that responds in real-time, addressing the exact financial concerns of each individual. Financial Standard contacted Otivo for comment but did not receive a response by the deadline provided.

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... he said. For more economic insights, including from Australian Retirement Trust's Brian Parker, the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar takes place tomorrow at 11:00am AEDT. Register here.

Chalmers releases retirement phase reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released the Retirement Reporting Framework and Best Practice Principles for superannuation retirement income solutions. "These reforms are all about strengthening the system to deliver the best results for Australians when ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... comfortable retirement for homeowners at age 67 has reached a record high, according to ASFA's latest quarterly Retirement Standard. A comfortable retirement super balance is now $630,000 for singles, up from $595,000. Couples would need a super ...

Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... and proper assessment of Earl Setches, consistent with our fiduciary obligations," a Cbus spokesperson told Financial Standard. This comes after a review was opened into Cbus Super board member Lucy Weber, who then resigned from the board on Thursday ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... have very detrimental outcomes to a client's investment returns and overall portfolio outcomes," she said. Financial Standard is the official media partner of the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference.

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... awareness of the rules. We need to start talking about it and raising it proactively with clients," she said. Financial Standard is the official media partner of the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference.

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) honoured some of its leading members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence and contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received ...

Productivity slumps again, capital injection needed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
Multifactor productivity (MFP), the measure of how well labour and capital inputs are combined to produce outputs, declined over the 12 months to June 2025. MFP decreased by 0.5% over 2024-25, below the 20-year average of 0.4% growth per year and well ...

SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... community-wide, this is something we need to be a little more alive to compared to what we have been in the past." Financial Standard is the official media partner of the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference.