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AFCA embraces rule on naming non-compliant firms

AFCA embraces rule on naming non-compliant firms

AFCA has clearly signalled its intention to proceed with naming non-complaint firms under new rules which come into effect next year.
Major super funds accused of still failing on fossil fuels

Major super funds accused of still failing on fossil fuels

Australia's major superannuation funds have again been accused of falling to abandon investment support of fossil fuel investments.
Capital Haus acquires Adelaide advice firm, unveils UHNW offering

Capital Haus acquires Adelaide advice firm, unveils UHNW offering

Capital Haus has announced its acquisition of Baker Young and unveiled its new solution designed for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients.

Padua to drop co-CEO model as Anne-Marie Esler joins board

Yasmine Raso 2 December 2025

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Padua Solutions is retiring its co-CEO model between brother-and-sister duo with the appointment of Anne-Marie Esler as Non-Executive Director.

Magnificent Seven

MLC CIO Dan Farmer’s market concentration warning

Mike Taylor 2 December 2025

Investment

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MLC chief investment officer, Dan Farmer has issued a note of caution around passive investment based on high levels of market concentration.

Capital markets

Investors urged to prepare for ‘structural shifts’ reshaping markets

Yasmine Raso 2 December 2025

Investment

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New commentary from HLB Mann Judd has warned investors to prepare for a “very different” market environment ahead.

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ASIC’s final warning on adviser education standards

Mike Taylor 1 December 2025

Financial Planning

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ASIC has issued what it is describing as its final warning to financial advisers around getting their details up to date before December 31.

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State Super goes live with Frontier investment outsource

Mike Taylor 1 December 2025

Investment

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In what represents a significant step, State Super’s investment team is joining Frontier Advisors with the fund taking a 23.66% stake.

Figures running over a cliff

More than 1,000 fewer advisers predicted for 2026

Mike Taylor 1 December 2025

Financial Planning

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New data analysis is pointing to financial adviser numbers hitting a second cliff resulting from the 1 January 2026 education requirements.

Hourglass

256 day death benefit time-frame = $50.75 compensation offer

Mike Taylor 1 December 2025

Superannuation

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The Federal Government has been urged to consider minimum mandated time-frames for the payment of death benefits following a 256 day delay.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

Industry News

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Mirova’s Jens Peers explores the generational trends shaping investment opportunities within the demographic transition.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.

Real Estate Private Credit’s Ongoing Role in Investment Portfolios

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

Industry News

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This research paper explores the rise of commercial real estate private credit in Australia, its resilience through economic cycles, and why…


knowledge gap

New research urges advisers to embrace hybrid models

Mike Taylor 28 November 2025

Financial Planning

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New research has pointed to 63% of Australians aged under 40 being open to digital advice solutions suggesting an opportunity for advisers.

New appointment

SIAA names Maria Lykouras as new CEO

Yasmine Raso 28 November 2025

Financial Planning

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The SIAA have announced former JBWere chief executive, Maria Lykouras, will succeed outgoing CEO Judith Fox in the role from 1 December.

AI financial planning

AI drives ‘re-engagement’ with advice but access still lacking

Yasmine Raso 28 November 2025

Financial Planning

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Investment Trends says digital tools powered by AI have kickstarted Australians’ advice journey despite full accessibility still lacking.

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Information gap leaves vulnerable retirees in dark, expert warns

Binaya Dahal 28 November 2025

Superannuation

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Further university analysis has confirmed superannuation funds are still falling short of appropriately informing retirees on their options.

APRA

APRA hits Aus Ethical Super with license conditions

Mike Taylor 27 November 2025

Superannuation

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Australian Ethical Superannuation has been hit with additional license conditions with APRA citing fund expenditure practices.

Man walks through failure to success

Retirement Income Covenant a policy lame duck

Mike Taylor 27 November 2025

Superannuation

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Even before the Retirement Income Covenant superannuation funds were urging against a prescriptive approach and many are now falling short.

Super gender gap

Gender pay gap falls to record low but equality in senior roles stalls

Yasmine Raso 1 December 2025

Investment

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Lagging improvement in women’s representation among senior leadership roles has dampened the progress made on Australia’s gender pay gap.

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2026 to grapple with tensions ‘lurking beneath the surface’: Fidelity

Yasmine Raso 1 December 2025

Investment

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Fidelity International has warned investors of tensions lurking beneath the surface in 2026 despite a positive backdrop to help risk assets.

SSGA ‘high growth’ Risk-Based ETF Model Portfolios

High-fee ETPs hit a wall as investors draw a line at 0.65%

Binaya Dahal 27 November 2025

Investment

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ETPs charging management fees above 0.65% are facing a structural challenge as investors increasingly treat the threshold as a ceiling.