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Super fees hit $9.5b a year

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025 3 Comments

The latest APRA data has revealed just how much super fund members are paying in fees and just how much trustee directors are being paid.

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ASIC’s pointed updated illustrative examples of conflicts

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025 2 Comments

ASIC has updated the illustrative examples of what constitute conflicts of interest with the outcome reflecting recent fund collapses.

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Sequoia flags impairments and provisions

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025 One Comment

Sequoia Financial Group says despite challenging conditions it is performing well but is flagging impairments and provisions.

Recruitment

Centrepoint points to 40 adviser pipeline

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025 No Comments

Publicly-listed AFSL, Centrepoint Alliance, is claiming Number 2 licensee status and pointing to a 40 adviser onboarding pipeline.

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CPA urges sweeping tax reform to boost growth

Binaya Dahal 17 December 2025 2 Comments

In a submission to the Board of Taxation’s Red Tape Reduction Review, CPA Australia has outlined issues and recommendations to overcome them.

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AustralianSuper fills new C-suite platforms role

Yasmine Raso 17 December 2025 No Comments

AustralianSuper has committed to its techn, digital and data strategy, appointing Mike Backeberg as Chief Platforms Officer.

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Industrials poised for growth as market moves beyond tech

Binaya Dahal 17 December 2025 No Comments

Industrials are positioned for significant growth next year as investors increasingly look beyond tech-heavy markets, says Capital Group.

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Treasury consultation canvasses PII role for FAAA

Mike Taylor 16 December 2025 4 Comments

The Treasury’s CSLR consultation on PI Insurance is canvassing allowing professional bodies such as the FAAA to be providers.

Audit

ASIC strong on auditor levies, less so on quality

Mike Taylor 16 December 2025 One Comment

The ANAO has found ASIC only partly fulfilling its brief in regulating auditors – strong on levy payment and compliance, less so quality.

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ASIC spends $66,000 on Leader’s Forum

Mike Taylor 16 December 2025 3 Comments

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 No Comments

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