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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.
1 min |
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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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
KKR to acquire Arctos Partners
KKR will acquire Arctos Partners, the largest institutional investor in professional sports franchises, and a provider of asset management solutions for sponsors.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Division 296 fine print requires education
After announcing amendments late last year, on February 11 Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 in the lower house.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
ASIC acts against 28 SMSF auditors
ASIC penalised 28 self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors in the first half of FY26, including the cancellation of 22 registrations.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Kapstream LIT now on ASX
Kapstream Capital launched a listed investment trust on the ASX to meet growing demand for income products.
1 min |
February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
Multi-boutique expands to Aus
Multi-boutique Fairlight Capital Partners is expanding in Australia and is on the lookout for strategies it can introduce to its global network of family offices and institutional investors.
1 min |
February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Praemium ramps up digitisation, cuts headcount
Praemium is ramping up its workforce digitisation by culling nearly 30% of its total number of employees who mainly work in information technology-related roles.
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February 23, 2026
Financial Standard
RBA lifts the cash rate for first time since 2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its board first meeting in 2026.
2 min |
February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Australian funds up $35.9bn
Data provided by Calastone revealed that Australian managed funds gained $35.9 billion in 2025.
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February 09, 2026
Financial Standard
Does association membership still matter?
Financial advice in Australia has been through a period of enormous change.
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