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SMSF advice requires specialist skills, professional judgement: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... what the impacts are, how different incentives might influence these changes, and, most importantly, what it means for consumers," she said. With the review underway, ASIC is targeting licensees and advisers who recommend or offer managed accounts to ...

ASIC reviews lead generators again, names advisers using them

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

... that use them. ASIC said the aim of the review is to address practices that inappropriately or unnecessarily encourage consumers to switch their superannuation, saying it is concerned that consumers may be being exposed to risk of significant losses. ...

Treasury to reform managed investment scheme governance

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... over $1 billion, Treasury said the alleged practices by employees "highlighted the need for further action to protect consumers in the superannuation and financial services sectors." Treasury is taking submissions until February 27.

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS | TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026

... regulatory measures on advisers, Aged Care Steps also recommended the government launch a public campaign to educate consumers about the value of licensed financial advice and how to find a financial adviser. It would also like the government to explore ...

Deadline approaches for Shield, First Guardian victims

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... Guardian Master Funds, as the deadline for some fast approaches. Funded by ASIC, the new website was launched by Super Consumers Australia (SCA) to provide detailed information and self-help tools for those who invested and lost their super in Shield ...

ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... agency's structural 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 ...

Super brand tracker confirms golden status of AustralianSuper

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026

... AustralianSuper, Aware Super and Rest. Among the bottom ranked funds were Cbus, Mercer Super and UniSuper. And as for whether consumers believe the management of the fund acts in their best long-term interests, AustralianSuper was ranked highest at 62.5% ...

BPS Financial fined $14m over Qoin Wallet

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... this notice. Also, BPS Financial was ordered to pay most of the costs incurred by ASIC for the proceeding. ASIC warned consumers need to be cautious about claims made in connection with crypto-assets and crypto-related products and be aware of the risks ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... access their super in the next decade. Meanwhile, AI is increasingly at the forefront of concern for ASIC as it sees consumers face risks from automated decisions, AI-driven interactions, and scams amplified by technology. It has found varying maturity ...

Study reveals who bares brunt of US tariffs

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... Economy. The report revealed that instead, they hit the American economy itself. The Kiel Institute found importers and consumers in the US bear 96% of the tariff burden. Although the US government intended the tariffs to target foreign businesses, the ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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