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

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... opportunities arising from artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity, supporting the consolidation of the industry, and ensuring advisers also price their services accordingly. "We want to continue to support them through our Investco joint ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... currently excluded from the SPF, the government has said the framework would be open to the future inclusion of the super industry, ASIC said. "The superannuation industry must act now to ensure its members are informed, protected, and supported in the ...

ISS MI acquires Family Office Access

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... MI acquired UK-based Autus Data Services, a provider of data, analytics and insights to the global financial services industry. Autus also became part of ISS MI's MarketPro, which provides comprehensive, accurate, and actionable distribution intelligence ...

Brookfield to acquire Peakstone Realty Trust

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... Brookfield also acquired Fosber, which designs and produces machinery, parts and services for the corrugated packaging industry, and has operations in Italy, China and the US. Brookfield became the owner of Oaktree Capital last October after scooping ...

US-backed firm invests in Brisbane advice group

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... multidisciplinary model. Infinity Financial Consultants group managing director Tim Benson said the partnership capitalises on industry consolidation pressures that are reshaping ownership structures across the sector, to progress the business for a ...

ASX names members of new advisory group

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... engaging in its work through the capable representation of Helen, Mark, and Dominique. All three are respected super industry leaders with extensive governance and investment experience." ASX group executive listings and markets Darren Yip said the ASX ...

BPS Financial fined $14m over Qoin Wallet

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... million for misleading and deceptive conduct. ASIC chair Joe Longo described the outcome as a test case for the crypto industry, and a warning to companies offering digital assets. "The size of these penalties underscores the seriousness of BPS Financial's ...

AWAG partners to form $240m wealth business, names principal

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... been appointed as principal to lead CHN Wealth. He brings close to 40 years' experience across the financial services industry and was the chief executive of Fortune Financial Advice and Fortune Financial Accountants for more than 12 years. "This is ...

Genetic testing ban may drive up insurance cost, premiums: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... transition," the FAAA explained. There is currently a partial Moratorium on Genetic Tests in Life Insurance in place, which the industry self-imposed in 2019. Under this, insurers cannot request or use genetic test results in underwriting unless the ...

MLC Expand appoints product strategy lead

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... governance and compliance," McCarthy said. "Her deep understanding of wealth management - particularly the financial advice industry, combined with her ability to navigate complexity and build trusted partnerships, will be instrumental as we continue ...