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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 ...

ASIC reviews lead generators again, names advisers using them

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... 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 investors to roll their superannuation into a self-managed super ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... platform to deliver retirement plans that are modelled with lifetime income. It will provide more support to financial advisers and their clients and ensure more Australians can retire with financial confidence."

First half steady, net inflows positive for Fiducian

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... platform, which excludes Auxilium and Badges, reported net inflows of $178 million in half-year from aligned financial advisers. Nearly 100% of new inflows were invested through Fiducian platform and in its multi-manager funds. Overall, operating revenue ...

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 ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... retirement income solution in response to the findings of a new research paper, which highlights areas where financial advisers can help build retirement confidence. The Lifestream Guaranteed Income strategy marks Acenda Life's entry into retirement ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... protect what matters most, and plan for the future with confidence." CFS said the partnership also supports financial advisers without an existing estate planning or legal partner and is available to any adviser with CFS clients. Advisers can incorporate ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... members to access financial advice, either by providing advice directly, or by facilitating access to third party financial advisers. "The government's DBFO proposals for advice reform are an important step in facilitating access to advice. We encourage ...

Another MWL Financial Services adviser banned

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... involved in the carrying on of a financial services business. The ban is one of many being imposed on former MWL financial advisers and is the latest in a series of regulatory interventions following the Shield and First Guardian Master Fund (First Guardian) ...

CBA updates on class actions, governance review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... Limited (FWL) and CMLA. The claim related to certain CMLA life insurance policies recommended to clients by financial advisers. The action alleged CFP and FWL or their financial advisers breached their duties and prioritised their own interests over ...