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Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... the establishment of the Acenda Group," Acenda chief executive Chris de Bruin said. "Ross brings deep experience in financial services, and I am confident his leadership will strengthen the development of our people experience and culture as we work ...

First half steady, net inflows positive for Fiducian

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... the 2026 reporting period amid a turbulent backdrop. According to Fiducian chief executive Indy Singh, the ASX-listed financial services firm kept a steady momentum in the first six months that was "boring, but with long-term sustainable growth trajectory." ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Qld securities dealer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Pulse Markets, a wholly owned subsidiary of BIR Financial, for providing incompetent financial services, including inadequate supervision of its corporate authorised representatives ...

HNWs, retirees key battlegrounds for platforms: SuitabilityHub

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
The race to deliver the best solutions for financial advisers catering to the high-net-worth (HNW) and retiree segments will set platform providers apart, according to SuitabilityHub. The annual Platform Market Wrap Report revealed HNWs are the "strategic ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... guaranteed retirement income solution in response to the findings of a new research paper, which highlights areas where financial advisers can help build retirement confidence. The Lifestream Guaranteed Income strategy marks Acenda Life's entry into ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... in place, protect what matters most, and plan for the future with confidence." CFS said the partnership also supports financial advisers without an existing estate planning or legal partner and is available to any adviser with CFS clients. Advisers can ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... called for legislation to allow members to make contributions to pension accounts; implementing the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) reforms; creating a legal right for superannuation funds to nudge members towards better retirement outcomes ...

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 ...

Top JBWere wealth leader heads to UBS

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... he will return as head of global wealth management Australia from 27 April 2026 - Bird held senior roles across the financial services sector, including Credit Suisse, Citi Private Bank, and Schroders. UBS said the appointment reflects its ongoing commitment ...

Impact Alpha Partners boosts team ahead of new strategy launch

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... institutional, wholesale, and private wealth segments, working with the leadership team to expand distribution. With 45 years in financial services, Lambert was formerly chief executive and board director at UBS for Asia Pacific and held senior investment ...