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Super funds show unpreparedness on Payday Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... working through some very understandable teething issues," James said. "MVR is an important new validation step, but it doesn't help an employee who doesn't know which super fund they are a member of. "The goal has never been to make employers compliant ...

Viridian launches national broking business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
Viridian Financial Group has launched Viridian Lending, bringing the mortgage broking operations under a single national brand as the group seeks to strengthen links between brokers and financial advisers. The launch completes the integration of the ...

Allianz Retire+ channels super directly to lifetime income

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... level of guaranteed income when switched on," van der Veen and Foster said. "This layered retirement income approach can help clients feel more confident about spending and enjoying their retirement, knowing part of their future income is secure regardless ...

New investment governance provider for AFSL launches

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... capacity to hire a full-time resource to do this... rather than hiring a full-time resource, we'll work with them to help set up their governance framework so that it's more manageable," Bhana said. "What a licensee still needs to be able to ...

Iress bets on AI as business transformation moves forward

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... focus from business simplification to executing an ambitious artificial intelligence (AI)-driven product strategy that will help financial advisers slash work processes by nearly 40%. Speaking following the release of Iress' first-half results, chief ...

L1 Group profit jumps 97%, raises post-merger synergy target

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... developing our pipeline of joint venture opportunities." This week, it launched a new hedge fund venture, PXC Advisors, with the help of a former investment analyst at the helm. The joint venture with Andrew Lin, who is the portfolio manager and founder ...

CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... launch forms part of the CFS's broader strategy to expand its retirement offering, with further solutions planned to help members generate income, manage wealth and navigate retirement decisions. Power said longer life expectancies were increasing ...

Briefcase names head of growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... build around an individual client's objectives and circumstances. That's a powerful shift, and I'm excited to help bring that capability to more advisers, family offices, brokers and wealth management platforms."

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... condition will be permanent. "A stronger model would support earlier intervention, rehabilitation and clearer pathways to help members stay connected to work where possible, while still providing strong financial protection when they genuinely cannot ...

FS Power50 voting opens

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SUNDAY, 16 AUG 2026
Voting for Australia's most influential financial advisers in the 2026 Financial Standard Power50 is now open, with 122 advisers shortlisted for the annual ranking. The FS Power50 recognises advisers who demonstrate leadership and influence within ...