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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... director and chief executive Andrew Alcock said. HUB24 highlighted continued disruption in the wealth management and advice industry, which has become a catalyst for advisers to switch platforms. These includes regulatory changes, a shift in advisers ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... and while financial advisers used to be the driving force behind this, they are now getting left behind, according to industry experts - but they can reclaim their lead. New findings from Class released at the annual SMSF Association National Conference ...

Canadian pension fund in turmoil amid governance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... recommendations of the independent review and remains focused as always on strengthening plan governance to ensure it aligns with industry best practices." The CAAT Pension Plan was established in 1967 to support the Ontario college system but now caters ...

MA Financial expands hospitality portfolio in NZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... transition" point for the founders, who have spent more than 30 years in hospitality. MA Financial said, despite significant industry headwinds over recent years, Republic Hospitality delivered a "strong growth story", with a positive economic recovery ...

Kapstream launches ASX-listed investment trust

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... Australian and global fixed income securities as well as Australian private asset backed securities. It will be managed by industry veterans Daniel Siluk, Dylan Bourke, and Mark Bayley. "We have seen a growing number of clients looking for ways to dynamically ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Qld securities dealer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... incident registers. Pulse Markets also failed to provide financial statements on separate occasions and failed to pay its industry funding levy for FY24, ASIC said. The entity also did not undergo an audit of its compliance with the financial conditions ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... provides another layer of confidence as Australians plan their financial future. "There is a clear opportunity for the industry to create more predictable retirement income solutions, that give Australians confidence and certainty in their financial ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... the Retirement Reporting Framework. "We support the objective of the Principles, which is to improve outcomes across industry by setting clear standards for retirement income. We think that the drafting of the Principles broadly meets this objective ...

Second consultation kicks off on ESG product labelling

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
Treasury is welcoming industry feedback on the labelling of sustainable financial products, with a particular focus on retail offerings. The consultation will cover the scope of the labelling system, disclosures, thresholds for labelling, and certain ...

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

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... This covers more than 23 million member accounts across 901 products with almost 27,000 investment options across the industry." Over 2025, APRA undertook a review of the major platform trustees, which collectively represent approximately 95% of funds ...