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Capital Group appoints ETF lead for APAC, Europe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... Group head of ETF product and capital markets Scott Szever said. "We are committed to becoming the partner of choice for financial intermediaries and institutional clients globally as we focus on delivering our long-term results in their vehicle of choice." ...

AFCA receives record complaints in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) received a record number of complaints in 2025, with 111,373 complaints filed in the 12 months to December 31 - up 14% from 2024. Since its establishment, AFCA has received more than 634,000 complaints. ...

Former Mason Stevens investments lead sets up own OCIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... experience dates back over three decades, starting with roles at Credit Suisse and Suncorp Investment Management, Magellan Financial Group, Wilson HTM and Colonial First State Global Asset Management. More recent roles included head of equities at JBWere ...

L1 Group realises $24m of $35m merger cost synergies

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... Platinum Asset Management in October formed the new entity; it expects additional $10 million in synergies in the next financial year. It reported a rise in total funds under management (FUM) to $17.6 billion across its strategies as at December 2025 ...

CFS cuts ties with Otivo, launches own super advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... is Super Advice, which is free to members, offering simple, tailored guidance on superannuation from a qualified CFS financial adviser. Combining digital tools with the benefits of a professional adviser, members can select an advice topic, complete ...

Iress sticks to simplification plan, will consider "bona fide" takeover bids

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... any bona fide takeover proposals consistent with its fiduciary duties. It has reported a profit of $79.3 million in financial year 2025, a decline of 10.6% from the previous year. Iress chief executive and managing director Andrew Russell said: "We have ...

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... target," he said. For more economic insights, including from Australian Retirement Trust's Brian Parker, the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar takes place tomorrow at 11:00am AEDT. Register here.

Governance issues on the rise: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... reporting issues and failure to provide books and records on company activities and property to registered liquidators. Financial services and retail investor issues totalled 44%, relating to credit issues, general licence obligations, unregistered managed ...

Regal profits rise 65%, Pacific Current reports $11.7m loss

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... over time from the improvements that have been implemented." Regal chair Michael Cole said 2025 was a year of strong financial performance and continued progress. "While the business continues to grow and evolve, the company remains guided by its stated ...

Sequoia weighs InterPrac's fate, launches review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... the Shield and First Guardian master funds, regulatory pressure and being blacklisted from several platforms, Sequoia Financial Group is now reviewing the viability of InterPrac Financial Planning. Sequoia managing director and chief executive Garry ...