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Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Qube

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... of the Scheme Implementation Deed. This values the company at around $11.7 billion. The Qube board has unanimously recommended that Qube shareholders vote in favour of the scheme in absence of a superior proposal. Included in the MAM-led consortium is ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... we're supporting we're supporting more dignified retirements and helping to boost the economy," Blakey said. HESTA recommended the government remove regulatory barriers to allow members to top up retirement income streams with employment income. ...

Another MWL Financial Services adviser banned

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... certain clients that was not in their best interests. An investigation found that during his tenure with MWL, McPherson recommended some clients invest most of their superannuation into the Shield Master Fund (Shield), all classes of which were deemed ...

CBA updates on class actions, governance review

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026

... Planning (CFP), Financial Wisdom Limited (FWL) and CMLA. The claim related to certain CMLA life insurance policies recommended to clients by financial advisers. The action alleged CFP and FWL or their financial advisers breached their duties and prioritised ...

Treasury to reform managed investment scheme governance

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... being too complex for retail investors to understand despite disclosure requirements," Treasury said. Previous reviews recommended several changes that include providing ASIC with limited powers to alter a scheme's constitution to ensure it complies ...

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... effectively identify licensed advisers. Supporting enhanced regulatory measures on advisers, Aged Care Steps also recommended the government launch a public campaign to educate consumers about the value of licensed financial advice and how to find a ...

Government to ask super funds to invest in defence infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... other alternate financing initiatives "where the long-term requirements of Defence are stable and clearly defined." It recommended aligning government and parliamentary approval pathways for projects adopting alternative finance and delivery models to ...

Former UGC adviser's appeal against ASIC ban accepted

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... limited to providing personal advice to retail clients," the application read. "The decision inaccurately states that I recommended a specific investment. This is incorrect; my role was to facilitate investments that clients had independently selected ...

'No benefit in switching super': AFCA finalises FSGA lead decision

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... over their existing superannuation into a newly created self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). The adviser then recommended the SMSF invest in a high growth product. AFCA said it wasn't clearly disclosed to the complainant that 60% of the product was ...

Advisers 'positioned to thrive' in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

... is also expected, though the delays have been immense. "There hasn't been any material advancement of the reforms recommended in the QAR," Edwards said. "We're still waiting on what a Client Advice Record is and how this could better client outcomes ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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