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New entrants boost adviser numbers

New entrants boost adviser numbers

Fifteen new entrants over the past week have helped boost the number of financial advisers, according to the latest analysis from WealthData.
AFCA reinstates UGC for another 6 months

AFCA reinstates UGC for another 6 months

Barely four months after its licenses cancellation and expulsion, AFCA is reinstating United Global Capital for a further six months.
FAAA warns on cost of collectively charged advice

FAAA warns on cost of collectively charged advice

The FAAA has warned the cost of collectively-charged holistic retirement advice will far outstrip what is being paid for intra-fund advice.
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Advice on Lifetime Income Products ‘best practice’

Mike Taylor 23 September 2025 No Comments

Major super lobby group, ASFA, is arguing that privately obtained financial advice around lifetime income products equates to best practice.

Jigsaw rebranding

LGT Crestone unveils rebrand to better align with group strategy

Yasmine Raso 23 September 2025 No Comments

Australian private wealth management firm, LGT Crestone, has completed a brand refresh to reflect LGT’s ambitions for the local market.

Age Pension not enough

Call to delay Retirement Framework until DBFO settled

Mike Taylor 22 September 2025 2 Comments

The industry funds are urging Treasury to delay implementation of the Retirement Reporting Framework until after passage of the DBFO bills.

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Longo to quit ASIC at end of term

Mike Taylor 19 September 2025 8 Comments

The chair of ASIC, Joe Longo has confirmed he will not be seeking an extension of his term at the end of the regulatory agency.

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140 targeted by ASIC on Shield, First Guardian

Mike Taylor 19 September 2025 13 Comments

ASIC has lamented the outsourcing of blame at all levels around the Shield and First Guardian collapses as it targets 140 individuals.

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UniSuper elevates Andrew Gregory into new chief advice role

Yasmine Raso 19 September 2025 No Comments

UniSuper has affirmed its commitment to meeting members’ demand for advice by promoting Andrew Gregory to its ELT as Chief Advice Officer.

Cutting fees

Stockspot reduces fees to $1 to mark $1.2b AUM milestone

Yasmine Raso 19 September 2025 No Comments

Stockspot has announced a raft of changes to mark 12 years since its launch and $1.2b in AUM, including lowering its monthly fee to just one dollar.


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Who will win the AI race? Capital allocation may give clues

Financial Newswire Contributor 22 September 2025

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Why the Vaughan Nelson team believes analysing capital allocation flows in AI could help investors pick winners.

Essential roles your bond portfolio could play

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2025

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In moments of uncertainty, it is important to stop and reflect on the basic role of fixed income in a portfolio…

Power your growth with smarter registry solutions

Financial Newswire Contributor 19 June 2025

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In a shifting market, growth starts with operational strength. Find out how the right transfer agency partner drives better experiences and outcomes.

Personal Medical Attendant Reports: Simpler, smarter, faster – now digital with Acenda 

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 June 2025

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Acenda has launched digital PMARs – an Australian life insurance industry first – setting a new benchmark in underwriting efficiency.  


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FSC challenged on large licensee cost savings claims

Mike Taylor | 18 September 2025FSC Green Paper claims that large financial planning licensees can deliver cost-savings of up to $70,500 a year are being challenged.
Accusing fingers pointing

Industry funds point finger at platforms-based super

Mike Taylor | 18 September 2025Industry superannuation funds body the SMC has baulked at funding the CSLR whilst point the finger at platforms-based super funds.
Complexity

It’s too complicated to make advisers alone pay

Mike Taylor | 17 September 2025There are now so many moving parts resulting from the collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds that a regulatory rethink is required.
Wooden blocks cost

Govt should contribute to CSLR special levy

Mike Taylor | 12 September 2025The Commonwealth is responsible for the failed CSLR funding regime and should help meet the CSLR sub-sector cost over-run - SMSF Association.
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Adviser exam generates 17 new entrants

Mike Taylor | 12 September 2025The pass rate for the latest financial adviser exam has translated into 17 new entrants to the Financial Adviser Register.

AI the investment adviser: CA ANZ survey

Yasmine Raso | 12 September 2025A survey of Australian retail investors conducted by CA ANZ has revealed the extent to which AI is heavily consulted for investment advice.
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Clear delineation needed between advice and super ‘nudges’

Mike Taylor | 11 September 2025The FAAA wants the Government to set a clear boundary between the so-called retirement income 'nudges' of super funds and genuine advice.
Non-compete agreement

FAAA canvasses 2-year PY non-compete

Mike Taylor | 10 September 2025Financial advice licensees supporting professional year candidates should be granted the protection of a two-year non-compete says the FAAA.