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SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) honoured some of its leading members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence and contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received ...

SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has vented its frustration over ASIC's recommendations for financial advisers around self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF), claiming some suggestions were not "done well at all." In INFO SHEET ...

Most sought-after professionals revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... compliance. The top three most in demand professionals in the financial services sector are risk and compliance managers, internal audit managers, and risk and compliance officers. A chief risk officer should expect an average annual salary of $312,000 ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... to the internet and apps like Copilot to learn more about their super and investments. Natalia Clack, the founder of SMSF audit and accounting firm Easy Super, said while people do get information from ChatGPT and so forth, they do obtain it from reputable ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Qld securities dealer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... on separate occasions and failed to pay its industry funding levy for FY24, ASIC said. The entity also did not undergo an audit of its compliance with the financial conditions of its licence for the past two financial years, while lacking resources ...

Treasury to reform managed investment scheme governance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... investment strategy, and information outlining how significant risks will be identified, monitored and managed. Existing audit and assurance standards should be mandatory for auditors of compliance plans, while REs should notify ASIC of the appointment ...

Government to ask super funds to invest in defence infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... IFM Investors, which already partners with the Department of Defence on infrastructure projects, said: "The Defence Estate Audit reinforces the value of long-term, collaborative approaches to infrastructure delivery and stewardship." "We look forward ...

Former AMP adviser banned over false documents

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
A Melbourne-based financial adviser is permanently banned from the industry after signing documents on clients' behalf without their knowledge. Patrick Nong was found to have engaged in conduct in misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to a financial ...

ASIC acts against 28 SMSF auditors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... details on the public register of SMSF auditors, did not respond to regulatory compliance requests or did not carry out enough audit work to meet the practical experience requirements. Between 1 July 2025 and 31 December 2025, ASIC cancelled the registration ...

ASIC seeks relief extension for securitisation entities

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... years unless ASIC acts to preserve them. Separately, a consultation to update Regulatory Guide 43 Financial reports and audit relief is under way. The update aims to simplify the guidance and reflect legislative reform since the last update was made ...