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SMSF advice requires specialist skills, professional judgement: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... understand what's driving these changes, what the impacts are, how different incentives might influence these changes, and, most importantly, what it means for consumers," she said. With the review underway, ASIC is targeting licensees and advisers ...

Looming Div 296 tax prompts urgent tax, retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... capital gains. In year two, members can take more money out of super and realise assets with low gains. Year three is when the most expensive capital gains occur and the super balance is as low as it can possibly be for the member. "That three-year process ...

MA Financial, Dimensional launch new offerings

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... further push the maturing of private credit market in the region. "We are honoured to be partnering with CMBI - one of the most successful and respected financial institutions in the Asia Pacific," Martin said. "This initiative builds on MA Financial's ...

Centrepoint offloads lending solutions business

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... long and constructive relationship with Astute, and this new operating model aligns both organisations to what they do best. Most importantly, it ensures advisers continue to receive outstanding lending and advice support through a seamless transition." ...

MA Financial expands hospitality portfolio in NZ

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... the team as we continue the Republic journey together," Unger said. "We have the pleasure of operating some of Australia's most iconic venues in its most iconic locations, and these venues are right up there with them." Impey added: "We're incredibly ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... resources for the bank's Australian and New Zealand retail operations, general manager, human resources at St George Bank, and most recently chief customer and engagement officer in Westpac's consumer and business banking division. The appointment completes ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... and planning. "Professional advice helps translate complexity into clarity, aligning retirement income with what matters most to the client. People who work with a planner are significantly more likely to understand their retirement needs," the report ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... creation service with legal review and digital estate planning services at no extra cost. CFS said the service addresses the two most cited barriers to creating a Will: cost and complexity. CFS members can create a legally valid Will using a simple online ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... advice, with appropriate consumer protections. "Financial advice has significant potential to guide Australians to make the most of their retirement savings and household wealth," it said. "Superannuation funds have a critical role in assisting members ...

Bullish on AI? Don't buy US tech: Vanguard

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... outside of Silicon Valley more productive. "What we learn is that general purpose technologies disrupt their own industry. The most local locomotives got hammered in transportation when the automobile came along because of inner city trucking," he said. ...