News : financial advice

FSC introduces new platforms standard

April 16, 2026

The Financial Services Council has introduced a new governance standard for superannuation platforms aimed at improving consumer protection.

April 14, 2026

New research has highlighted the role digital advice is playing as an avenue for consumers to seek wider professional financial guidance.

April 13, 2026

Two advisers, working for separate licensees, have received bans related to inappropriate advice to roll over into the First Guardian Master Fund.

April 9, 2026

The SMSF Association has labelled the options laid out for SMSF trustee inclusion in the CSLR as inappropriate.

April 9, 2026

ASIC has banned an adviser over the use of high-volume advice processes linked to superannuation rollovers.

April 8, 2026

A new consultation paper from Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino has outlined options for SMSFs to be included in CSLR funding.

April 7, 2026

ASIC has continued to impose sanctions on advisers associated with MWL Financial Services in regards to advice linked to the Shield Master Fund.

April 1, 2026

Chant West and the FAAA have developed a new designation for super funds to assist with the provision of financial advice to members.

March 31, 2026

The FAAA wants phoenixing to be addressed by the AFCA rules so Dixon Advisory-type collapses can be avoided.

March 26, 2026

The assumption should not be made that people who establish an SMSF without financial advice will run their fund devoid of any professional support.