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Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
During unprecedented times, it is important for the financial services industry to balance growth and resilience amid regulatory reforms, the rise of artificial intelligence and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, according to the Stockbrokers ...

Why advisers should enter world of exit planning

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
With more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, many business owners are urgently looking for the exit but finding they've left their planning too late. Their dilemma is a ripe opportunity for financial advisers. Speaking to Financial Standard, Exit ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
Speaking at the National Press Club on Wednesday, minister for health and ageing Mark Butler said he will soon introduce a bill to ensure the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), seeing about 160,000 recipients' entitlements ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) supports Treasury's proposed education reforms for financial advisers, noting they will provide significant flexibility for new entrants without reducing the rigour of the current settings. With ...

MAX Awards 2026 finalists revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
Voting is now open for the 2026 Financial Standard MAX Awards. The finalists for the 2026 MAX Awards have been selected across 19 categories. The MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards shine a light on individuals and teams excelling ...

UniSuper halves admin fees for 42,000 members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... lump-sum withdrawals. UniSuper said this can be a good option for members who have turned 65 or have reached their preservation age and have retired from work. "We are incredibly proud of our retirement offer to our members - outstanding investments ...

Nearly $12bn leaves Challenger in March quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
Challenger saw $11.7 billion leave its funds management business in the third quarter, of which $3.4 billion came from negative market movements driven by the Middle East conflict. The lion's share of $8 billion were net outflows while the balance of ...

Future Fund defends itself over staff exits

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Australia's sovereign wealth fund has released a statement after reports alleging chief executive Raphael Arndt's leadership style may be forcing staff out the door. A report in the Australian Financial Review suggested some employees have described ...

Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Two-thirds of Australians don't plan to retain their parents' or spouse's financial adviser after they receive an inheritance. According to Natixis Investment Managers' (Natixis IM) Great Wealth Transfer report, baby boomers, Australians aged between ...

Brookfield sells minority La Trobe stake for $3bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Brookfield's private equity business has sold its significant minority stake in La Trobe Financial to Asia-focused private equity investment manager Axight for $3 billion. Brookfield owned La Trobe Financial since May 2022 and will remain the majority ...