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WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
While the ASX-listed financial advice group is staying firm on its objectives for 2026, it has refreshed the identity of its consumer advice business, signalling an evolution is underway. WT Financial Group founder and managing director Keith Cullen ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... have the strongest possible retirement." The SMC is also calling for the government to fast-track the Delivering Better Financial Advice reforms, share real-time data between super funds and the government, and allow retirees to be paid super contributions ...

Member governed super boards deliver more: SMC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... deliver stronger, risk-adjusted returns and "contribute to enhanced stability during market shocks, including the Global Financial Crisis, when representative funds have delivered lower volatility and stronger recoveries." "Lower fees, stronger long-term ...

ISS MI acquires Family Office Access

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... acquisition strengthens our position as a comprehensive go-to-market intelligence provider for clients seeking growth in the financial services ecosystem. By adding verified family office data, insights and connections to our platform, we will enhance ...

Interprac ordered to pay $120k over Shield advice, blames Macquarie

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
Interprac Financial Planning will need to pay approximately $120,000 in compensation to a complainant over inappropriate advice provided in relation to the Shield Master Fund, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) lead decision reveals. ...

Government consults on victim access to child sex abusers' super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... launched. Here, the victim must await the outcome of such instances before an order can be made. Commenting, minister for financial services Daniel Mulino said convicted perpetrators will no longer be able to escape compensation orders. "Victims of child ...

ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... transformation that has strengthened our enforcement posture and work, leading to better outcomes for consumers and a fairer financial system. ASIC will be in very capable hands under her leadership." Court was appointed deputy chair of ASIC in 2021. ...

Clime chair assumes investment role

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... hired as chief executive of Clime, replacing Rob Bristow. The last three months saw Clime divest a portion of the retail financial advice business that had $99 million of advised assets. It expects to book profit from the sale of more than $1 million. ...

ADQ absorbed by fellow Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... energy, real estate development and infrastructure, healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, food, aviation, ports, and the financial and banking sectors, industrial and technology sectors. L'IMAD will also pursue direct and indirect investments through ...

Australian Unity cops fine for TMD, DDO failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... suitability for investors can expose them to products which are not appropriate for them and create the potential for financial loss," she said. "This outcome sends a clear message to product issuers that there are significant consequences for failing ...