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ASIC reviews lead generators again, names advisers using them

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
Two years on from a review into cold calling and lead generators, ASIC is launching another into the advice licensees that use them. ASIC said the aim of the review is to address practices that inappropriately or unnecessarily encourage consumers to ...

Centrepoint offloads lending solutions business

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... financial advice, managed accounts and platforms. Under the agreement, Centrepoint said it will retain the lending-as-a-service (LaaS) business, credit licence, and salaried brokers so that advisers continue to access integrated lending solutions without ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
Acenda Group has announced the appointment of Ross Miller as its new group chief people and culture officer, effective 16 February 2026. Acenda said Miller is a highly experienced senior executive and human resources leader, with a strong track record ...

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Qube

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... that evolution while maintaining our strong track record of enhancing supply chains and delivering outstanding customer service." MAM co-head of infrastructure for Asia Pacific Ani Satchcroft added: "MAM has extensive experience in developing supply ...

First half steady, net inflows positive for Fiducian

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Fiducian Group said it kept the business steady and took in positive net inflows in the first half of the 2026 reporting period amid a turbulent backdrop. According to Fiducian chief executive Indy Singh, the ASX-listed financial services firm kept ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Qld securities dealer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Pulse Markets, a wholly owned subsidiary of BIR Financial, for providing incompetent financial services, including inadequate supervision of its corporate authorised representatives ...

HNWs, retirees key battlegrounds for platforms: SuitabilityHub

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... this capability in the first half of 2026. SuitabilityHub managing director Recep Peker said platforms are stepping up to service more complex client needs while maintaining the efficiency advantages of the platform environment. "Together with expanding ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... announced a new partnership with Safewill which will give almost one million CFS members access to an online Will creation service with legal review and digital estate planning services at no extra cost. CFS said the service addresses the two most cited ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... already, and will establish a Guidance Centre to provide simple advice, alongside other new tools and calculators. The service is to be digital-first, with support of phone-based financial advisers. AustralianSuper also wants to see movement on the creation ...

FES Super to no longer supplement returns in default

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
The Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (FES Super) has reworked its default option as it looks to ensure performance test success. FES Super offers six investment options to members, the default being the Smoothed option. As of this month ...