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ASIC reviews lead generators again, names advisers using them

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... First Guardian suspended redemptions and applications and shortly after investment in Shield was blocked by ASIC by way of a stop order. The likes of Super Consumers Australia (SCA) and Super Members Council continue to call for a ban on lead generation ...

Second consultation kicks off on ESG product labelling

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

Treasury is welcoming industry feedback on the labelling of sustainable financial products, with a particular focus on retail offerings. The consultation will cover the scope of the labelling system, disclosures, thresholds for labelling, and certain ...

Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE, slashes fees

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

Unveiling several updates, Allianz Retire+ has slashed fees for its retirement income product AGILE to 0.30% p.a. as well as the wait period to commence the lifetime income. The product fee has dropped from 0.80% p.a. while the wait time to commence ...

Tax reform uncertainty to exacerbate property sell-offs: Survey

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... current investors said uncertainty will trigger them to sell in the next 12 to 24 months. Further, up to 35% of investors may stop investing in property if CGT is reduced to 25% after 12 months of ownership. Most of those who sold in the past 12 months ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026

... Simplifier first recorded an investment into Shield on 16 June 2023. On 19 December 2023, ETSL instructed the administrator to stop all new flows into Shield and was removed from internal APLs. Shield was removed from the two platforms on 10 January ...

'Generous' UK State Pension reforms to hit expats

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026

... current Class 2 contributions, they're stupidly generous, and if I were the UK government, I must admit, I would have put a stop to it a long time ago," he explains in a recent video. "But it doesn't necessarily mean that you shouldn't be ...

Forrests' donation crowns WA as most generous state: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... Rawnsley said. "While the cost-of-living crisis squeezed family budgets and led to a fall in the value of donations it didn't stop the Aussie spirit of generosity as more chose to donate than the previous year." KPMG also highlighted which affluent areas ...

SMEs prepare for Payday Super cashflow crunch

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026

... Senate in November and were largely welcomed by the superannuation industry. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms will help stop "disreputable" employers from exploiting their employees, with the unpaid super bill currently sitting at over $5 billion. ...

Most read in 2025: Superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025

From cyber breaches to mergers and increased regulatory action, there has been a raft of news surrounding the superannuation sector this year. Minimum standard services for super funds welcomed Treasurer Jim Chalmers and former Assistant Treasurer Stephen ...

Mulino looks to reform CSLR

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... into the future." Mulino said the government is also working to ensure there are sufficient consumer protections in place to stop "insidious industrial scale" failures like the Shield and First Guardian collapses. "I discussed with finance sector leaders ...

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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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