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FSC links active super choices to stronger retirement outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Australians who actively engage with their superannuation and seek financial advice could significantly improve their retirement outcomes, according to new research commissioned by the Financial Services Council (FSC). The research, conducted by NMG ...

Kudu continues Australian expansion with fresh investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... market for wealth management, supported by strong secular growth drivers and increasing demand for high-quality financial advice," Shin said. "AFPG has built an impressive business with a clear vision and strong leadership. We are delighted to partner ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... engagement is increasing. People are becoming more aware, and switching behaviour is rising." Members' uptake on financial advice and SMSFs launching are also trending up. "Fewer people are receiving financial advice than before, but those who do ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
Most financial advice practices are ill-prepared to manage the sudden death or permanent disablement of a principal, according to new research, underscoring widespread gaps in succession and contingency planning. Business Health's newly released What ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has warned the government's proposed capitals gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing reforms could unintentionally drive Australians towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a vehicle for residential ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
A diversified approach for a changing tax landscape The retirement savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced ...

Top campaigns of the year recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... in a hybrid campaign with Fundamental Media for the Macquarie Active ETF. Stockspot took home the win for the financial advice campaign of the year for its Smart Investing, Simplified campaign. For the financial education campaign of the year Generation ...

Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... regulated digital advice journeys. Lusty said digital advice should not be viewed as a replacement for comprehensive financial advice, but rather as a way to serve members who would otherwise receive no advice at all. "The comparison is not to what an ...

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... the thinking behind it." "We are not regulated by the FCA or any other regulatory body, and we do not provide financial advice. That's deliberate. If you are looking for advice or for someone to manage your money, W4.0 is not the community for you." ...

ASIC to take 'balanced' stance on super advertising ban rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... from 27 November 2025 through to 22 January 2026. The guide, which applies to any advertised financial products, financial advice services, credit products or credit services, outlines the legal obligations of not making false or misleading statements ...