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Pinnacle takes over Pacific AM
Pinnacle Investment Management will acquire the outstanding stake in Pacific Asset Management (PAM) for $418.8 million in a bid to accelerate its global private wealth footprint.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Mulino says some regulation 'not thought through'
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) released a report, Path to Prosperity: Slashing Red Tape to Unlock a Brighter Future, highlighting the increased complexity of Australia's regulatory framework.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
State Street, QNB Group partner
State Street Corporation and QNB Group have announced a strategic alliance to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
FNZ, Centric extend collab
FNZ has extended its partnership with Centric, the adviser-led investment platform of Findex, for a further five years, including a significant platform modernisation leveraging FNZ’s technology.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Rodney Forrest sent to prison
Former investment manager Rodney Forrest has been sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for insider trading and procuring others to trade in more than $3 million of Platinum Asset Management shares.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Second consult kicks off on ESG labelling
Treasury is welcoming industry feedback on the labelling of sustainable financial products, with a particular focus on retail offerings.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
FAMILY VALUES
RQI Investors chief executive Andrew Francis knows the value of hard work and meaningful relationships drive a successful business thanks to his family. Key to that success is also expressing sincere gratitude. Karren Vergara writes.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
AMP profits fall as Alexis George prepares to depart
AMP's statutory net profit took a hit as a result of the settlement of legacy class actions and its continuing business simplification process, coming in at $133 million, down from $150 million in FY24.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief
Debby Blakey is set to step down as chief executive of HESTA in the second half of this year.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Industry Fund Services unveils new pathway for intra-fund advice
Industry Fund Services (IFS) has launched a \"comprehensive solution” designed for financial advisers who want to specialise in industry super fund advice.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
MA Financial backs FundBox's expansion
MA Financial will support the expansion of FundBox, a US fintech platform help- ing small and medium businesses (SMB) get fast access to capital, into Australia through a $100 million lending facility to support its lo- cal warehouse infrastructure.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Valuations are high and foundations are thin
The disconnect between market valuations and underlying economic durability is becoming impossible to ignore.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Superhero closes lifestage options
Following a thorough review, the super fund will remove its lifestages investment strategy (LIS) options from February 13, saying the move will improve the financial future of its members.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Aussie profits flat, earnings soar
Profits of Australia's largest listed companies remained flat in 2025, normalising after an exceptional performance in 2021 and 2022, when high metal and energy prices led to record earnings for commodity firms.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Review déjà vu
Recently, ASIC announced it is reviewing lead generating firms and the licensees that use their services and encourage retail investors to change their superannuation arrangements.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Magellan profits fall amid progress
Magellan Financial saw statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) drop 27% in the first half of FY26 of $68.9 million, down from $94 million in 1H25.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Shadow minister for financial services resigns
Shadow treasurer and minister for financial services Pat Conaghan has resigned from the shadow ministry, effective immediately.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Perpetual hit by $7.8bn net outflows in Q2
Perpetual saw $7.8 billion in net outflows from its asset management business, while it also gave an update on the progress of the sale of its wealth management business.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
What advisers must deliver in 2026
For much of the past two decades, the value of financial advice has been measured by outcomes on paper.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Chartered accountants should be allowed to provide advice: CA ANZ
In its pre-budget submission, Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ) has urged the government to lift additional licensing requirements for chartered accountants to assist in providing retirement advice.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Global pension assets near $90tn
Global pension assets reached a record US$68.3 trillion ($89.3tn) in 2025 across the top 22 markets, rising 9.6% year-on-year as defined contribution savings continued to drive growth, new research found.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
BROAD STROKES
With around two decades under her belt, Mary Delahunty is focused on the big picture for the future of superannuation. Eliza Bavin writes.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Chalmers to focus on productivity, economic repair in 2026 Budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said “cutting taxes, providing cost of living relief and getting the budget in better nick\" are his priorities as the government turns its attention to the 2026 Federal Budget.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Resilience and diversification drive CLO demand
Driven by an environment of elevated yields and ample carry opportunities, the bond bull market that began in late 2022 is set to extend into a fourth year.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
HESTA calls to modernise retirement system
HESTA has called on the government to modernise the super system, to better cater to members in the retirement phase.
2 min |
February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
New VI model to sprout in 2026
A new type of vertical integration will emerge in the financial advice sector in 2026, while and oligopoly of two providers will dominate the platforms market, Finura predicts.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
ASIC bans adviser who stole super
David Valvo, the former financial adviser, amateur comedian and celebrity impersonator who was convicted on fraud charges last year, has been permanently banned by ASIC.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Irish SWF hands down mandates
Four global investment managers will provide passive investment management services to the Future Ireland Funds.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
FIIG Securities fined $2.5m for cyber failures
FIIG Securities will pay $2.5 million over cybersecurity failures that went on for years and saw the private data of clients compromised and, in some cases, leaked.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE
Unveiling several updates, Allianz Retire+ has slashed fees for its retirement income product AGILE to 0.30% p.a. as well as the wait period to commence the lifetime income.
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