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Capstone joins forces with PictureWealth to form $22bn FUA planning network

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
PictureWealth Group has inked a landmark deal with national advice licensee Capstone Financial Planning, forming a combined business with 360 financial advisers and $22 billion in funds under advice. Prior to the announcement, PictureWealth Group was ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
A diversified approach for a changing tax landscape The retirement savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced ...

Cybersecurity, tech ETFs strongest performers in May

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
ETF performance in May was dominated by cybersecurity and broader technology themes, with the sector delivering exceptional returns across multiple strategies. While the Global X Cybersecurity ETF returned 36.5% for investors, Betashares Global Cybersecurity ...

Top campaigns of the year recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
Leaders in Australia's financial services industry came together last night to celebrate the 32 nd annual MAX Awards with the top campaigns being recognised. The community initiative of the year award was won by UniSuper for its STARS project. The ...

Industry leaders and rising stars named at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The annual Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence (MAX) Awards hosted by Rainmaker Group and Financial Standard were presented in Sydney last night, recognising organisations, teams and individuals across 20 different categories. Leader of the ...

MAX Awards celebrates industry leading teams

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The top performing teams within financial services companies in Australia have been recognised at the annual Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards. More than 350 industry professionals turned out for the industry's night of nights, honouring ...

Financial services investment leaders celebrated

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The 32 nd annual Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence (MAX) and Investment Leadership Awards hosted by Rainmaker Group and its publication Financial Standard were presented in Sydney last night. Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) and MLC Asset ...

Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
Invesco has launched the Invesco Global Enhanced Equity Fund, with the aim of providing Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record and more than $16 billion in assets under management globally. Invesco ...

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees. Ian Laughlin, serving as chair, works alongside ...

Stablecoin to reshape financial services workforce

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
The domestic stablecoin market is still nascent, but it's shaping up to be a springboard for seasoned financial services executives looking to ride the new wave in payments infrastructure. This week, fintech start-up AUDC has hired Andrew Kitchen ...