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MIS review ignores key issues: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... approval processes for higher-risk MISs. In its submission to the consultation, the association wants to see tougher personal liability provisions for those operating MISs, and the development of a comprehensive data informed early warning system, which ...

UK influencers fined over promotion of unauthorised forex scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
A raft of former reality television stars turned influencers have been fined in the UK for spruiking an unauthorised forex trading scheme. Seven influencers were sentenced in a UK court this month after pleading guilty to charges of issuing unauthorised ...

Research reveals 'alarming spike' in super switching

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... media ads and cold calls by expanding anti-hawking laws to prevent contact aimed at generating or transferring leads for personal financial advice or super. "Australians urgently need a comprehensive set of consumer protections, or we risk further Shield ...

CFS cuts ties with Otivo, launches own super advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) has ceased its partnership with digital advice technology provider Otivo less than two years after joining forces, opting instead to launch an in-house offering called Super Advice. As of February 23, the Otivo digital advice ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... consumer price inflation. So that means even though the Age Pension is indexed, a greater burden is placed on retirees' personal super savings." The other major factor, ASFA noted, has been the recent increase in deeming rates, the assumed rates ...

Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... test' to ensure they have appropriate skills, experience and knowledge, are honest and trustworthy, and have the personal integrity and independence of mind necessary to be effective guardians of members' retirement savings.

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... contributions for everyday living services such as meals, cleaning and laundry, and for non-clinical care services, such as personal care, mobility assistance and lifestyle activities. "One of the major challenges we are facing right now is the absolute ...

Super outflows persist but profits up at Insignia Financial

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... net outflows of $1.5 billion in 1H26, an increase from $671 million in 2H25. "In the Master Trust business, advised and personal channel outflows remain challenging. We are progressing targeted initiatives to enhance AI-enabled member engagement and ...

Netwealth reports HY loss after $100m payment to First Guardian victims

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
Netwealth has reported a half year net loss of $2.2 million after refunding more than $100 million to victims of the First Guardian Master Fund collapse. Excluding the First Guardian expense, Netwealth said net profit after tax would have grown 19.9% ...

Kapstream launches ASX-listed investment trust

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... Fund. The trust differentiates itself by focusing on underlying private borrowers diversified across mortgage, auto, personal, professional and other receivable and loan types. This moves beyond common corporate and real estate private debt, offering ...