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Treasury consultation canvasses PII role for FAAA

Treasury consultation canvasses PII role for FAAA

The Treasury's CSLR consultation on PI Insurance is canvassing allowing professional bodies such as the FAAA to be providers.
ASIC strong on auditor levies, less so on quality

ASIC strong on auditor levies, less so on quality

The ANAO has found ASIC only partly fulfilling its brief in regulating auditors - strong on levy payment and compliance, less so quality.
ASIC spends $66,000 on Leader’s Forum

ASIC spends $66,000 on Leader’s Forum

ASIC has confirmed to Senate Estimates that it spent $66,000 holding a Leader's Forum in September themed The Way Ahead.
Artificial intelligence

Praemium reveals AI-powered HNW platform plans via acquisition

Yasmine Raso 16 December 2025

Fintech

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Praemium has announced it will acquire Technotia Laboratories to develop a new high-net-worth advice platform.

Senior appointment

SuperConcepts appoints new chief executive

Yasmine Raso 16 December 2025

Fintech

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SMSF administration software specialist, SuperConcepts, has announced the appointment of Andrew Row as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Daniel Shelest NIM

Natixis IM moves to strengthen research relationships via new hire

Yasmine Raso 16 December 2025

Funds Management

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Natixis IM has solidified its relationship-building capabilities with the appointment of Daniel Shelest as Distribution Director.

ASX blocks on bank notes

ASX hit with new obligations, $150m capital charge

Mike Taylor 15 December 2025

Investment

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The ASX has been hit with a series of commitments imposed by ASIC after a report has found it falling short and unlikely to catch up.

Name and shame

Keep adviser internal disciplinary actions internal says SIAA

Mike Taylor 15 December 2025

Financial Planning

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AFSLs would be reluctant to undertake internal disciplinary action against financial advisers if the processes are made public says SIAA.

Magnet attracts money

ASIC court action reaps $927,203,000 over eight years

Mike Taylor 15 December 2025

Financial Planning

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Amid concerns about CSLR costs, court action initiated by ASIC over the past eight years has delivered pecuniary penalties over $900,000,000.

Australian Ethical looks to pressure Westpac on ESG

Mike Taylor 15 December 2025

Funds Management

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Australian Ethical has sought to maintain pressure on Westpac to restore its commitment to ESG claiming the bank is no longer a frontrunner.


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…


Snail

Mulino urged to not drag feet on CSLR

Mike Taylor 12 December 2025

Financial Planning

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The financial services industry has sent Daniel Mulino a clear message – don’t drag your feet in fixing CSLR funding.

Advice fees

How 20,754 potential advisers won’t compute

Mike Taylor 12 December 2025

Financial Planning

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20,754 people have passed the financial adviser exam since it was instituted but that doesn’t translate to a ready pool of financial advisers.

Finger activating license

More advisers recognising self-licensing benefits

Yasmine Raso 12 December 2025

Financial Planning

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Amid the ongoing fallout of Shield and First Guardian and the impact on licensees, more advisers are expected to move to self-licensing.

Blind justice and law books

Diversa utilised SQM First Guardian research without subscription

Mike Taylor 12 December 2025

Investment

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In the aftermath of ASIC launching action over First Guardian, Diversa Trustees has confirmed using SQM research without a subscription.

Super funds return

November dip ends second double-digit year hope for super returns

Binaya Dahal 12 December 2025

Superannuation

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The seven-month streak of positive superannuation fund returns that had been steadily lifting members’ balances has come to an end.

Stockspot Super launches

Calls intensify to scrap unfair U-18s super ‘loophole’

Yasmine Raso 12 December 2025

Superannuation

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New SMC modelling has intensified calls to dump an “outdated” law that restricts super for under-18 workers, as it is worsens the gender gap. 

US Federal Reserve

Investors split on next Fed move after rate cut

Binaya Dahal 12 December 2025

Investment

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The economic projection released by the US Fed after announcing its 25bp rate cut has sharply divided investors over future policy moves.

Hands manipulate upturn

BFG reports second half turnaround

Mike Taylor 11 December 2025

Investment

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Bell Financial Group has reinforced its strategy of becoming a diversified wealth management provider with a solid second half turnaround.

Rising debt push investors toward EMD

Rising debt, tight spreads boost EMD’s appeal

Binaya Dahal 11 December 2025

Investment

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EM debt’s characteristics such as predominantly investment-grade securities and higher yields are prompting investors’ appetite to surge.