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FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... further five years, including a significant platform modernisation leveraging FNZ's technology. As part of the upgrade, advisers are set to benefit from technology that significantly improves productivity and efficiency from FNZ's global platform, which ...

Super funds, instos shun ETFs, retail dominance prevails

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... 10% of the ASX's total market cap of $3.28 trillion. Since their humble beginnings in Australia in 2001, financial advisers and SMSFs have been the most ardent customers - a loyalty that has not bucked to this day. The trend underpins the client ...

DASH adds two new executives to C-suite

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... and software ecosystem. DASH chief executive Andrew Whelan said: "Sarah brings strong product leadership at a time when advisers are demanding simpler, more connected technology." "Her focus on human-centred design, product integration and scalable execution ...

Praemium aims for 'market-leading' super offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... 8% to $32.5 billion, including quarterly net inflows of $462 million. Gross outflows included $361 million for exiting advisers, though Praemium said these outflows are expected to diminish over time. Praemium chief executive Anthony Wamsteker said he ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
The new year opens a window of opportunities for financial advisers amid a volatile global market and growing geopolitical tensions. One of the major opportunities in 2026 that is tipped to garner huge demand for financial advice is retirement. "There ...

HUB24 advances HTFS Nominees takeover, FUA hits $152bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... and provide access to concessional Centrelink asset test treatment." "The new capability will drive efficiencies for advisers, greater transparency through the transition process, and an improved client experience," HUB24 said. "Additionally, to increase ...

ETFs continue to drive managed accounts adoption: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
New research found almost three quarters of Australian financial advisers (73%) used ETFs for their clients' portfolios last year, as the investment vehicle plays an increasingly significant role in managed accounts. The number is set to increase to ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... Interprac Financial Planning and Venture Egg were also mentioned. In EQT's eyes, losses to members were caused by financial advisers' wrongdoing, responsible entity Keystone Asset Management and related parties. All this was facilitated by auditor BDO ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... with the intention of upskilling the current super specialists into intra-fund planners, or into a different class of advisers, should the reforms proceed. "They are super specialists at the moment, and we're looking at making them into retirement and ...

Just 450 advisers drop off ASIC FAR after deadline hits

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
While over 2000 financial advisers had not yet met the qualifications standard by the end of 2025, Rainmaker Information analysis shows just a quarter of them have ceased their authorisation. According to Rainmaker Information analysis of the ASIC Financial ...