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SMSFs avoid advisers due to lack of asset-specific support

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... despite low engagement, the lack of regulatory oversight of the asset class can result in outcomes like those seen with Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. "If there are 1000 people investing 100% of their SMSF in crypto, it creates an enormous structural ...

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... accountants, who had relevant discipline qualifications, to come in," Waller said. "Unfortunately, because the issues like CSLR, Shield and First Guardian, all of these [reforms] have somewhat been delayed, and we're hearing that it's not on the regulatory ...

Equity Trustees places superannuation arm under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
As it continues to face scrutiny over the Shield and First Guardian collapses, Equity Trustees has commenced a strategic review of its superannuation business. As part of its half year results announcement this morning, Equity Trustees said it is reviewing ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... before Ley's exit. Conaghan is considered an ally by many in the advice space and has been outspoken on the collapse of Shield and First Guardian and a vocal critic of ASIC's handling of the issue. Senator Claire Chandler has been appointed as ...

ASIC reviews lead generators again, names advisers using them

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... will take disruptive and enforcement action. It comes on the back of the collapses of the First Guardian Master Fund and Shield Master Fund, both of which were spruiked by financial advisers who used lead generation services and ultimately convinced ...

Senate questions APRA's role in Shield, First Guardian disaster

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
APRA's role as prudential regulator in the wake of the First Guardian Master Fund and Shield Master Fund collapses came under the spotlight at a recent parliamentary hearing. APRA chair John Lonsdale told the Senate Economics Legislation Committee that ...

Another MWL Financial Services adviser banned

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... found that during his tenure with MWL, McPherson recommended some clients invest most of their superannuation into the Shield Master Fund (Shield), all classes of which were deemed high risk. Finding McPherson to be not fit, not proper and not competent ...

Treasury to reform managed investment scheme governance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
Treasury has opened another review into the $2 trillion managed investment scheme (MIS) sector off the back of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund collapses. This time, the Enhancing oversight and governance of managed investment schemes ...

Deadline approaches for Shield, First Guardian victims

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
A new website is launching today to assist some 9000 victims who have yet to file a complaint in relation to the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds, as the deadline for some fast approaches. Funded by ASIC, the new website was launched by Super ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... should be key priorities for the federal government, the FAAA said. Abood described the collapses of Dixon Advisory, UFG, Shield and First Guardian as highlighting the need for more to be done to recover funds from those responsible, who have been hit ...