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BTC Markets names chief executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026

... expectations become clearer, there's a real opportunity to deepen institutional engagement and deliver products that meet the standards clients are accustomed to in other parts of the financial system." Dobbins described Stonham's appointment as strengthening ...

WT Financial Group clear on 2026 strategy, rebrands retail advice arm

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... growth prospects, Cullen said the only thing that will fix the advice supply-demand imbalance is reforms to the education standards. "But as far as our network is concerned, the retail business enables us to recruit people that are either still studying ...

ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... delivered some of its strongest enforcement results on record -reflecting a sharper focus on protecting consumers, lifting standards across the financial system, and reinforcing the integrity of Australia's markets," Chalmers added. "Ms Court will ...

Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026

... considered," the submission said. As a solution, CA ANZ is calling on the government to review financial adviser education standards to create new avenues for advice and allow chartered accountants to provide strategic financial advice without additional ...

ASIC acts against 28 SMSF auditors

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026

... of FY26, including the cancellation of 22 registrations. ASIC said its action relates to breaches of obligations and standards, including failures to comply with auditing and assurance standards and to provide annual statements. Some also failed to advise ...

ASX names members of new advisory group

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026

... equities markets," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "The ASX AGCG has an important role to play as governance standards evolve. The sector looks forward to engaging in its work through the capable representation of Helen, Mark, and Dominique. ...

Inflation 'uncomfortably high' as it rises to 3.8%

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... executive Jacqui Philips said another rate rise would threaten thousands of jobs and increase financial stress. "The living standards of people on low and modest incomes have been decimated over the past few years due to inflation, higher unemployment ...

MLC Expand appoints product strategy lead

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026

... driving transformational change. Her vision and expertise will help us achieve that ambition while maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance," McCarthy said. "Her deep understanding of wealth management - particularly the financial ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... (EOI) process will run throughout next month, with information briefings scheduled to demonstrate its operating model, standards and referral pathways. This licensing solution represents a significant step toward closing the advice gap and ensuring Australians ...

Netwealth's APRA-mandated governance overhaul underway

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026

... Guardian Master Fund on its platform. Netwealth said it recognises the importance of this work in enhancing industry standards and is well positioned to respond to an uplift in the practices and regulatory changes. It also said the First Guardian compensation ...

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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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