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Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... boosting their superannuation literacy, a survey shows. Polling the audience at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference in Adelaide, Accurium principal Melanie Dunn surmised that helping make voluntary super contributions and investing in property ...

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... surrounding the new aged care reforms. Louise Biti, director of Aged Care Steps, told the annual SMSF Association National Conference she is witnessing a proliferation of misinformation in the aged care industry, particularly off the back of the new ...

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 ...

Advisers at the forefront of elder financial abuse prevention

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... there are red flags, you might be the ones that see them," Hacker told a workshop at the SMSF Association National Conference. "If you've had to deal with an issue of elder abuse, it is an insidious thing to deal with. It is something that often ...

SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... what we have been in the past." Financial Standard is the official media partner of the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference.

SMSFs avoid advisers due to lack of asset-specific support

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... asset-specific advice is increasing the advice gap for SMSFs in Australia, an expert said at the SMSF Association (SMSFA) Conference. During a panel discussion, Easy Super director Natalia Clack said she understood that financial advisers cannot provide ...

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... entrants to the advice industry have been abandoned, at least for now. Speaking at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference, Waller said policies such as Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and education reforms are currently off the government's ...

SMSF advice requires specialist skills, professional judgement: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... they use the practical tips that were in this this review to improve their own processes," he told the annual SMSFA Conference in Adelaide. In the report, ASIC urged advisers to use professional judgement when determining whether a self-managed super ...

Looming Div 296 tax prompts urgent tax, retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... their tax planning and retirement strategies and act with urgency, according to an SMSF expert. At the SMSFA National Conference this morning, Meg Heffron, managing director of Heffron Consulting, discussed different scenarios on how the new tax can ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... experts - but they can reclaim their lead. New findings from Class released at the annual SMSF Association National Conference this morning revealed SMSF establishments in the quarter to September 2025 were the highest on record since 2012. This saw ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

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

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