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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 ...

Spain plans sovereign wealth fund launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Spain is launching a sovereign wealth fund to extend the stimulus of the NextGenerationEU funds that saw it through COVID-19. The new fund, to be named 'Spain Grows', will primarily invest in sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Equity Trustees (EQT) is standing firm on defending itself against culpability for the Shield Master Fund collapse and ensuing investor losses, blaming ASIC for not doing its job, as well as third-party providers for their failures. Releasing its Summary ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
Use of a service that allows hesitant members to dip their toes in to receiving financial advice is expected to almost double in 2026, with 15% seeking intra-fund advice since the inception of its Super Specialist program. Commonwealth Superannuation ...

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 ...

Laws to limit US pension plans' use of ESG pass

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... left-wing environmentalists through risky ESG funds. Those days are over," Allen said. "[This bill] ensures that retirement plan sponsors make investment decisions exclusively based on economic factors and financial returns - protecting the retirement ...

'Generous' UK State Pension reforms to hit expats

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
The UK government's significant changes to its State Pension rules from April will impact many expatriates who are relying on these "generous" payments as an income stream, according to a financial adviser. From 6 April 2026, the UK State Pension ...

Australian Ethical FUM dips on negative performance

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
Australian Ethical has reported a decline of 1% in its funds under management (FUM) to $14.08 billion in the quarter ending 31 December 2025. The manager said the decrease was driven by negative investment performance and an inorganic institutional ...

I Squared Capital rolls out $300m sustainable energy solution

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
Global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital (I Squared) launched a next-generation independent power producer (IPP), ANZA Power. Combining diversified clean energy sources, including renewables, batteries and natural gas, ANZA Power delivers reliable ...

Replace capital gains discount with income averaging: e61

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
In a submission to the Senate Select Committee, e61 Institute suggested replacing the capital gains discount with a fairer approach, under which individuals can spread gains over time rather than being taxed in a single year. e61 said the discount distorts ...