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

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026

... hawkish and exceeds market rate expectations. A more hawkish RBA is positive for the Australian dollar; we expect further AUD outperformance versus peers." Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith said today's read will make May a "pivotal" ...

Ziller launches Global Fund Active ETF

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026

... as a high-conviction satellite allocation and targets absolute returns in excess of the MSCI All Country World Net Index (AUD) over a five-year period. Since its inception on 1 November 2022, the strategy has generated a return of 25.1% p.a. as of January ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

To ensure clients end up with a comfortable retirement, financial advisers prioritise providing a solid plan and boosting their superannuation literacy, a survey shows. Polling the audience at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference in Adelaide ...

SMSFs need to stay ahead of the regulatory curve: Nowinfinity

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

Nowinfinity general manager Kate Anderson said upcoming regulatory changes will have a significant impact on compliance for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) and advised professionals to stay alert. With Division 296, AML/CTF Tranche 2, and Payday ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

The SMSF Association (SMSFA) honoured some of its leading members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence and contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received ...

SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has vented its frustration over ASIC's recommendations for financial advisers around self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF), claiming some suggestions were not "done well at all." In INFO SHEET ...

Most sought-after professionals revealed

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

The new Robert Walters Salary Guide has revealed the highest paid and most sought-after professionals in the financial services industry. In funds and wealth management, the average salary in 2026 for a head of distribution based in New South Wales ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

Several forces are fuelling the unprecedented rise in SMSF establishments, and while financial advisers used to be the driving force behind this, they are now getting left behind, according to industry experts - but they can reclaim their lead. New ...

Canadian pension fund in turmoil amid governance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

A $23 billion Canadian pension fund has placed its chief executive on leave as it conducts a review into a hefty vacation payout and a workplace relationship. The CAAT Pension Plan announced yesterday it has placed chief executive Derek Dobson on administrative ...

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 ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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