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Fiducian subsidiary to pay $7.3m penalty

Fiducian subsidiary to pay $7.3m penalty

Fiducian subsidiary Fiducian Investment Management will pay a $7.3m penalty over action launched by ASIC over ESG claims.
AIOFP boss recommends Zurich boycott

AIOFP boss recommends Zurich boycott

The AIOFP has recommended to its members that they boycott Zurich life insurance products until a dispute over policy changes is resolved.
Self-directed investors turn to ETFs

Self-directed investors turn to ETFs

Self-directed investors have turned away from income-focused investment options and towards ETFs and global equities says InvestmetMarkets.
Gold fish jumps to bigger bowl

Legalsuper loses CEO and CIO

Mike Taylor 31 March 2026

Superannuation

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legalsuper is in the market for both a CEO and CIO after Luke Symons was appointed to the CEO role at Equip Super.

Dividends

Australian dividends steady as ‘Halo’ trade builds

Binaya Dahal 31 March 2026

Investment

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Prime Value’s Leanne Pan says Australian dividend stocks have contributed significantly to total ASX returns across many cycles.

Photo of sign with arrivals and departures

APRA looks internally to fill exec director roles

Yasmine Raso 31 March 2026

Life Insurance

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APRA’s replacements to fill its two vacant Executive Director roles were selected from its own ranks, following a recruitment search.

Union protest

DXC strike threatens IT system at banks, gov agencies

Binaya Dahal 31 March 2026

Fintech

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The industrial action by tech workers at DXC Technology will see stoppages, a work ban on March 31 and 24-hour stop-work on April 2.

Banning

Former Venture Egg adviser banned for four years

Mike Taylor 30 March 2026

Financial Planning

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A former Venture Egg adviser has been banned by ASIC for four years on charges he engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.

AWS Taylor Barrett

Value of advice driving PE interest says Barrett

Mike Taylor 30 March 2026

Financial Planning

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Financial advisers have become genuine value drivers in wealth management which is attracting the attention of private equity says Paul Barrett.

Green, sustainability bonds

Don’t restrict sustainable labelling to retail

Mike Taylor 30 March 2026

Investment

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The major accounting groups have urged the Government not to restrict the labelling of sustainable investment products to just retail.


INDUSTRY NEWS

How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

Industry News

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing

TPD Severity – built for today’s realities

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 March 2026

Industry News

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TPD Severity offers a modern solution that blends seamlessly with existing TPD products, giving financial advisers a flexible, smarter, and more

Challenger

Is your retirement advice built to last?

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 February 2026

Industry News

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As Australians live longer, longevity risk is reshaping retirement advice. Our guide helps advisers build resilient retirement income plans.

Unlock faster underwriting for smoother approvals

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 February 2026

Industry News

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Experience the future of faster underwriting with digital PMARs and automated decisioning. Deliver enhanced precision, smarter processing, and quicker


Welcome back

Advisers being drawn back to profession

Mike Taylor 27 March 2026

Financial Planning

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The demand for experienced financial advisers has seen 10 who exited the profession in December returning to their old licensees.

Senior appointment

AFCA installs scams chief to spearhead EDR scheme

Yasmine Raso 27 March 2026

Financial Planning

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AFCA has appointed its first Chief Scams Officer, David Lacey ahead of becoming the government’s authorised EDR scheme.

Super funds leery of unfinished DBFO

Mike Taylor 26 March 2026

Financial Planning

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Superannuation funds want to deliver more advice to more members but are conscious of the incomplete nature of the DBFO changes.

Businessman under a spotlight with three other lights off

ASIC backs super trustees dobbing in anomalous switching

Mike Taylor 27 March 2026

Superannuation

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ASIC is making clear it backs legislation to compel super trustees to report instances of anomalous superannuation switching.

Piggy bank with Australian bank notes

Australians see ‘dramatic growth’ in wealth via super: SMC

Yasmine Raso 27 March 2026

Superannuation

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The SMC has made clear its support of the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Superannuation earlier this week amid new research.

Lousie-Eyres

Australian Ethical strengthens super board with new appointment

Yasmine Raso 26 March 2026

Superannuation

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Australian Ethical’s board renewal program continues with the latest appointee to its Superannuation Board confirmed to be Louise Eyres.

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ARC exits its 75% Merewether holding

Mike Taylor 30 March 2026

Funds Management

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Publicly listed private investment player, ARC Funds, has exited its 75% stake in boutique small cap player, Merewether Capital.

Gold bars and coins

The case for gold as more than just a ‘safe haven’

Yasmine Raso 30 March 2026

Investment

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New analysis from The World Gold Council pleads the case for gold as more than just a short-term ‘safe haven’ in portfolios.

New senior hires

FSC replaces George on board

Binaya Dahal 30 March 2026

Investment

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The Financial Services Council has appointed Nick Hamilton, Alison Telfer, and Blair Vernon in various positions as Alexis George departs.