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CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... and document preferences that support intergenerational wealth transfer, CFS said. The secure digital vault helps keep records current and accessible for executors and families, reducing unnecessary administration. "There is a natural connection between ...

Study reveals who bares brunt of US tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... time, both the variety and volume of available products decrease. The research team analysed more than 25 million shipment records covering a total value of almost US$4 trillion in US imports. The findings determined that US customs revenue increased ...

Just 450 advisers drop off ASIC FAR after deadline hits

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... applying for the experienced pathway. "As late as November 20 the situation looked dire, but many advisers updated their records in recent weeks."

HESTA records over $10bn in investment returns

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
HESTA members saw over $10 billion added to their retirement savings in 2025, driven by strong investment performance. The default MySuper Balanced Growth option returned 9.42% for the 2025 calendar year, recording above the industry average of 9.1% ...

Magellan records drop in assets under management

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2026
Magellan Financial Group (MFG) reported its assets under management (AUM) have reduced in the three months to December 2025. Total AUM decreased from $40.2 billion as at September 30, to $39.9 billion as at December 31 last year. Reporting on its two ...

Temasek joins consortium to acquire Clearwater Analytics

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
... proprietary database," Sahai said. "Both firms understand our business and the technology industry and have proven track records fostering growth for some of the largest and fastest-growing technology businesses globally." The consortium has provided ...

Most read in 2025: Financial advice

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
... Delivering Better Financial Outcomes draft package was released in March, switching Statements of Advice for Client Advice Records and clarifying what topics super funds can collectively charge for. However, despite the wait, some elements of the expected ...

FAAA launches digital client identification tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... precious metal and stone dealers will be pulled into the regime. They'll be required to complete customer due diligence, keep records and report suspicious matters," she said. AUSTRAC will begin regulating these services from 1 July 2026. "Financial ...

ASIC cracks down on adviser CPD failures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... Financial advisers need to be aware of their CDP requirements including the mandatory categories and hours and keep accurate records of CPD hours completed," ASIC said. "Completion of CPD requirements should not be left to the last minute and should ...

Majority of SMSF establishments based on bad advice: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... advice provided by their financial advisers. Looking at licensees' policies and procedures, 47 client files that contained records of pre-vetting the SMSF establishment advice, ASIC saw 33 instances where the adviser failed to comply with the best interests ...