Optimo Financial has launched the latest version of its paraplanning software, Pathfinder, which includes a beta release of SMSF modelling capabilities.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) following an investigation into fees-for-no-service conduct by the bank.

Charter Hall Direct has partnered with independent investment information platform Informed Investor to provide educational content.

The federal opposition’s intention to spare SMSFs that have at least one age pensioner from its plans to scrap cash payments for excess franking credits adds further complexity and confusion for retirees.

Online broker Stake’s SMSF accounts have gone live, with Australian investors now able to trade through their SMSF on the platform.

SMSF software and practitioner marketplace Mclowd has announced Brisbane-based administration firm Super Plus is migrating clients to the platform as part of a five-year agreement.