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Jobs rise in line with expectations, RBA hike still likely

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... trends," State Street Investment Management APAC economist Krishna Bhimavarapu said. "Focus now shifts to the January CPI release next week, with markets watching whether the firmer-than-expected labour backdrop is feeding into inflation via capacity ...

SMSF advice requires specialist skills, professional judgement: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026

... reviewed was not a random sample and the findings are not representative of the quality of SMSF advice in the market. At the release of Report 824, Burgess commented that SMSF advice requires appropriate competencies and advisers must have the knowledge ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026

Several forces are fuelling the unprecedented rise in SMSF establishments, and while financial advisers used to be the driving force behind this, they are now getting left behind, according to industry experts - but they can reclaim their lead. New ...

HNWs, retirees key battlegrounds for platforms: SuitabilityHub

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

The race to deliver the best solutions for financial advisers catering to the high-net-worth (HNW) and retiree segments will set platform providers apart, according to SuitabilityHub. The annual Platform Market Wrap Report revealed HNWs are the "strategic ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026

... proposals for advice reform are an important step in facilitating access to advice. We encourage the government to swiftly release the remaining tranches of legislation that give effect to its roadmap for advice reform." It said it has invested heavily ...

GQG reports increased FUM despite $5.5bn outflows

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026

GQG Partners has reported funds under management (FUM) for FY25 of $231.27 billion (US$163.9bn), a 7.1% increase. This comes despite outflows of $5.5 billion (US$3.9bn) for the period ending 31 December 2025. GQG chief executive Tim Carver said despite ...

Top JBWere wealth leader heads to UBS

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... experience in governance and industry advocacy in Australia adds depth to UBS's leadership team," the Swiss bank said in a release. UBS said Nick Hughes will act as interim head of global wealth management Australia at UBS until Bird's return. ...

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... Parliament, and in the interest of due process through the normal parliamentary process, we encourage the government to release the draft regulations as soon as possible." Meanwhile, deputy opposition leader Ted O'Brien slammed the push to legislate ...

ASIC inquiry an 'inflection' point for ASX: Lofthouse

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026

... diversified business model. "We are making final preparations ahead of switching over to the new clearing platform with CHESS Release 1, which will use the new enterprise cloud and data platforms. We are working closely with our market participants on ...

CBA updates on class actions, governance review

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) released its half year results today, seeing profits rise to $5.4 billion. As part of is H1 report, the major bank gave an update on its ongoing superannuation and advice-related class actions. CBA said it still ...

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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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