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FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
FNZ has extended its partnership with Centric, the adviser-led investment platform of Findex, for a further five years, including a significant platform modernisation leveraging FNZ's technology. As part of the upgrade, advisers are set to benefit from ...

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 ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... investment consultant for NQ Super Atchison, saying they all contributed to member losses other than ETSL. Interprac Financial Planning and Venture Egg were also mentioned. In EQT's eyes, losses to members were caused by financial advisers' wrongdoing ...

Commonwealth Super anticipates advice take-off

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... general insights to members seeking more information to benefit their financial wellbeing. According to CSC financial planning manager Martin Gee, some 85% of appointments have resulted in members feeling more confident in their financial decision-making. ...

Just 450 advisers drop off ASIC FAR after deadline hits

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... 15,151. SMSF Advisers Network recorded the largest outflow (-59), dropping to 90. It is followed by Interprac Financial Planning, down 28 to 257 during the period. Both Consultum Financial Planning and Telstra Super Financial Planning saw their adviser ...

'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 ...

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 ...

Robust demand keeps SDA, PBSA assets firmly on investors' radar

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
... "Whilst local market expertise is crucial to find sites on which you can build bespoke SDA that complies with the various planning and development controls," Couper said. "The framework and design categories allow for differentiated funding across states ...

Diverse leadership cements business growth, positive workplace culture: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... provides actionable insights to help companies drive progress, including prioritising leadership development and succession planning, tackling the gender pay gap, and adopting strategies to attract and retain diverse talent, especially in male-dominated ...

Big tech has "inconsequential" carbon emissions planning: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... details under a recognised methodology. The research gives these companies a score of "C", representing inconsequential planning for transition to lower emissions. Other names such as Amazon and Tesla have an even lower score, reflecting a non-commitment ...