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ASIC fines Fundhost for misleading fund performance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... 15 March 2021, when in fact this was not the case. The performance chart did not appear on Fundhost's website, but rather on Montgomery Investment Management's website as the investment manager for the fund. Fundhost paid the infringement notice ...

Senate questions APRA's role in Shield, First Guardian disaster

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... our required standards." Kohlhagen clarified this involved engagement with the entity itself and gathering information rather than applying it to the products. "What we're not doing is examining each one of those products on the platform," added ...

Drummond steps up governance and adviser support

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... of what advisers need to successfully adopt managed account solutions, and how solid governance frameworks can support rather than hinder the delivery of high-quality advice. Mitchell said he was excited to join Drummond at a time of continued growth ...

WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... network," Cullen said. "That's so that our advice practices are recruiting someone that can produce revenue from day one, rather than having to fund the cost of putting them through their professional year." WT Financial Group is currently home to five ...

Australian managed funds up $35.9bn in 2025: Calastone

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... stability, and then steadily rebuilt equity and balanced allocations as conditions improved, signalling cautious confidence rather than complacency."

Unemployment rate may tip the scale in favour of February RBA hike

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... distils to an average monthly employment gain of 18,000 over those two months, "suggesting the labour market remains firm rather than red-hot and somewhat softer than earlier last year." Despite this difference, sentiment among economists and analysts ...

Ascalon turbocharges team with Zenith hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... with advisers on disciplined investment frameworks. "Ascalon has a clear vision around partnering with advice businesses rather than simply providing product," Tang said. "I'm looking forward to working closely with advisers to help them build investment ...

GCQ hires longtime Platinum executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... on the portfolio. Douglas' responsibilities will be structured to allow more time to focus on advisor communication rather than analytical work."

Perpetual staffer lands CIO role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... Findex, where they both served on the investment committee. Barter said providing independent investment advice to clients - rather than outsourcing it - was a priority for Allied Wealth. "We are growing rapidly, and wanted to get more of Eddie's ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... services Adrian Gervasoni said super fund members often seek guidance focused on education, decision-making and goal setting rather than complex portfolio management or tax structuring. "However, many advisers find it challenging to adapt their traditional ...