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February 23, 2026

Super called to invest in defence

The federal government has endorsed a recommendation that the Department of Defence establish a dedicated division to deal with private investors to drive the delivery of infrastructure projects.

1 mins

ASIC reviews lead generators again

Two years on from a review into cold calling and lead generators, ASIC is launching another into the advice licensees that use them.

1 mins

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.

3 mins

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.

2 mins

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.

1 mins

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.

2 mins

Kapstream LIT now on ASX

Kapstream Capital launched a listed investment trust on the ASX to meet growing demand for income products.

1 mins

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.

2 mins

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention

Aged Care Steps is calling on the government, regulators and broader advice industry to enable the more effective provision of aged care advice in Australia.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

Strength amid noise

While the US political landscape continues to influence markets, the nation's private credit opportunities remain robust, even in volatile sectors like technology.

4 mins

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.

2 mins

FES Super rejigs default option

The Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (FES Super) has reworked its default option as it looks to ensure performance test success.

1 mins

Betashares, VanEck add ETFs

Betashares has launched its second momentum ETF, while VanEck added its first cash offering.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

Does association membership still matter?

Financial advice in Australia has been through a period of enormous change.

4 mins

Treasury to reform MIS governance

Treasury has opened another review into the $2 trillion managed investment scheme (MIS) sector off the back of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund collapses.

2 mins

Opposition unveils cabinet

Newly appointed Opposition leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his shadow cabinet.

1 mins

Helen Lofthouse to exit ASX in May

ASX managing director and chief executive Helen Lofthouse will leave the bourse in May.

1 mins

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

Despite delivering a massive 369% increase in statutory NPAT, Ord Minnet analysts said the first half results still didn't hit the mark.

1 mins

Legalsuper makes additions to leadership team

An existing member of the leadership team has been promoted, and a former CareSuper and TelstraSuper executive is joining the fund.

1 mins

ASIC fines Fundhost

Fundhost has paid $19,800 to comply with an infringement notice issued by ASIC for making false or misleading representations about the performance of the Polen Capital Global Growth Fund.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

Senate questions APRA's role in Shield, FGMF

APRA's role as prudential regulator in the wake of the First Guardian Master Fund and Shield Master Fund collapses came under the spotlight at a recent parliamentary hearing.

1 mins

PICKING up the PIECES

The Shield and First Guardian fallout holds a mirror to a fractured regulatory framework and the wider financial services sector. At stake are protections, or lack thereof, for investors. Can the regulator and industry do better to prevent it happening again?

10+ mins

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.

1 mins

ASX partners with Bloomberg

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is collaborating with Bloomberg Indices to introduce new futures contracts that track two of Bloomberg's indices on its ASX 24 platform.

1 mins

Deadline approaches for Shield, First Guardian victims

A new website has launched to assist some 9000 victims who have yet to file a complaint in relation to the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds, as the deadline for some fast approaches.

1 mins

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

In a pre-Budget submission, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has proposed five key recommendations to increase the number of advisers and cut through regulatory red tape, while supporting consumer protections.

1 mins

Rethinking default design in a changing market environment

The DC system in the US can offer pointers for local funds in navigating volatility.

4 mins

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 mins

Family offices hunt opportunities in Al: Report

A new survey of more than 300 global family offices shows that artificial intelligence (Al) is in hot demand as the majority flagged it as a thematic they will prioritise as a future investment.

1 mins

Petra Capital fined over misreporting

Sydney-based stockbroking firm Petra Capital has been fined $205,350 by the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP) for misreporting information on 3632 orders.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

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 mins

Virgin Money Super ups fees

From April 1, Virgin Money Super's asset-based administration fee will increase from 0.394% p.a. to 0.424% p.a.

1 mins

First half steady for Fiducian

Fiducian Group said it kept the business steady and took in positive net inflows in the first half of the 2026 reporting period amid a turbulent backdrop.

1 mins

HNWs, retirees key battlegrounds for platforms

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.

1 mins

JANA to consult for TasBuild

JANA Investment Advisers (JANA) has been appointed the implemented consultant for TasBuild.

1 mins

Challenger bids for Pepper Money

Challenger is part of a consortium that is attempting to acquire ASX-listed Pepper Money, in a deal that values the non-bank lender at about $1.16 billion.

1 mins

Hostplus extends relationship with Melbourne Storm

The industry fund is sponsoring the National Rugby League team for a further three years, saying the partnership has supported its member growth.

1 mins

KKR splashes $603m on HMC platform

Global private equity firm KKR is injecting $603 million into HMC’s Energy Transition Platform, marking its second climate-related investment in Australia.

1 mins

Nuveen takes over Schroders for $20bn

TIAA's Nuveen will acquire UK fund manager Schroders for $20 billion (£9.9bn) to create a $3.5 trillion (US$2.5tn) powerhouse.

1 mins

Macquarie AM to acquire Last Mile Infrastructure and Energy Assets Group

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has announced it will up its stake in Last Mile Infrastructure by 50%, buying out Municipal and General (M&G) infrastructure private equity investment arm Infracapital.

1 mins

Irish SWF hands down mandates

Four global investment managers will provide passive investment management services to the Future Ireland Funds.

1 mins

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.

1 mins

CGT uncertainty to drive sell-offs

According to Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA), close to one in five (19%) investors who sold one or more properties over the past year said they did so to mitigate the risk of tax reforms.

1 mins

NSW government to turn deficit into surplus of over $1bn in FY28: TCorp

The NSW government's strategy of fiscal repair will see the state's forecast return to surplus in FY28, rising to $1.3 billion, TCorp's half-yearly budget review finds.

1 mins

RBA gives bleak economic outlook

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has revised its economic outlook, showing a higher unemployment rate and slowing GDP growth over 2026.

1 mins

RBA veteran named to lead AOFM review

A Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) veteran has been appointed to lead an independent review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM).

1 mins

Valuations are high and foundations are thin

The disconnect between market valuations and underlying economic durability is becoming impossible to ignore.

2 mins

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.

4 mins

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