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GDG reports record FUM growth, eyes stronger second half

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... in the six months to 31 December 2025, with net profit after tax growing 63% to $20.1 million in the period. The group is now targeting even better performance in the second half, it said. GDG's revenue jumped 35% to $88.4 million and has declared an ...

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

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... taking a measured approach and preference to move rates on a quarterly basis, we expect policy settings to remain on hold for now, with the board taking additional time to assess incoming data." McCormack said even though higher interest rates may be ...

Sequoia weighs InterPrac's fate, launches review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... 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 Crole told investors ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... reached a record high, according to ASFA's latest quarterly Retirement Standard. A comfortable retirement super balance is now $630,000 for singles, up from $595,000. Couples would need a super balance of $730,000, up from $690,000. On an annual ...

Ziller launches Global Fund Active ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... reflects changing adviser implementation preferences. "This is the same high-conviction founder-focused global strategy but now available in a structure that aligns with how advisers increasingly construct portfolios," Ziller said. "The ETF improves ...

Centrepoint Alliance, Count see strong earnings growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... business services, Count is uniquely positioned to fulfil the growing demand for wealth advice," Humphrey said. "The group now employs around 80 financial advisers within our Equity Partnerships and expects this to continue to grow organically and inorganically. ...

Trump hit by Supreme Court's 'body blow', strikes back with 15% global tariff

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... the Supreme Court ruling, tariffs imposed for fentanyl trafficking and reciprocal tariffs imposed on most trade partners are now considered unlawful. Barclays said the decision excludes the Section 232 sectoral tariffs on commodities like steel, aluminum ...

OneVue adviser exits dents Praemium's FUA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... from the Scope service," Praemium said. Praemium chief executive Anthony Wamsteker commented: "With the OneVue transition now complete, our focus is on maintaining momentum in new business while progressing the integration of Technotia Laboratories." ...

Mason Stevens appoints chief investment officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... allocation and portfolio construction. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions at Allard Partners, IAG, Merrill Lynch (now Bank of America), and Westpac, following her start at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Mason Stevens said the appointment ...

SMSFs need to stay ahead of the regulatory curve: Nowinfinity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... already falling behind, Anderson said. "Data accuracy is going to be essential for onboarding and advice, and the data feeds are now becoming a critical capability," Anderson said. Clients are now requiring instant access to portfolio and fund administration ...