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Adviser numbers defy education cliff

Adviser numbers defy education cliff

Expectations of a large wave of financial adviser exits prompted by the education requirements deadline are increasingly looking overblown.
Ignored warnings led to unsustainable CSLR

Ignored warnings led to unsustainable CSLR

The Treasury was warned five years' ago by AFCA about the sustainability of the CSLR - it did not listen and a rewrite is coming.
New private wealth play leverages BlackRock OCIO

New private wealth play leverages BlackRock OCIO

New private wealth player, Granite Bay Private Wealth, has come to market leveraging BlackRock's Outsourced Chief Investment Officer.
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FAAA canvasses adviser protections on abuse reporting

Mike Taylor 14 January 2026 No Comments

The FAAA has referenced the possibility of legal protections for financial advisers who report instances of financial abuse via directorships.

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PI impacted by profit-driven insurance practices

Mike Taylor 13 January 2026 One Comment

A Parliamentary inquiry has been told the rigid profit-driven practices of insurers has meant some risks are being priced out of existence.

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Financial wellbeing tops 2026 priorities

Yasmine Raso 13 January 2026 No Comments

New research commissioned by MLC has confirmed financial wellbeing has rocketed to the top of Australians’ list of priorities.

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ASIC imposes 7-year ban on former UGC Head of Advice

Mike Taylor 19 December 2025 2 Comments

ASIC has imposed a 7-year ban on the former head of advice at UGC, Louis Van Coppenhagen saying he is not fit and proper.

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ASIC reinforces Macquarie precedent via Netwealth

Mike Taylor 19 December 2025 No Comments

ASIC’s Macquarie precedent has been reinforced by its Netwealth action which sees the company compensating members to the tune of $101m.

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83 advisers head to the exit

Mike Taylor 19 December 2025 No Comments

The expected end of year exodus from the financial advice profession is becoming a reality with 83 exits from the Financial Adviser Register.

Christmas

Merry Christmas from Financial Newswire

Mike Taylor 19 December 2025 No Comments

The entire team are having a well-earned break. This is Financial Newswire’s final daily e-newsletter for 2025


INDUSTRY NEWS

Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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…


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SMC urges Govt to rethink CSLR cost spillover burden

Yasmine Raso | 19 December 2025The SMC has renewed its calls urging the government to reconsider forcing industry funds to also shoulder the burden of CSLR cost blowouts.

Perpetual says Bain discussions on track

Mike Taylor | 19 December 2025Just a week out from Christmas, Perpetual has sought to reassure shareholders that its talks with Bain Capital Private Equity are on track.
ASIC sues Binance for consumer protection failures

Netwealth hit with $100m compensation

Mike Taylor | 18 December 2025Netwealth has agreed to pay over $100 million in compensation over First Guardian whilst acknowledging Corporations Act breaches.
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ASIC’s pointed updated illustrative examples of conflicts

Mike Taylor | 17 December 2025ASIC 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 2025Sequoia 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 2025Publicly-listed AFSL, Centrepoint Alliance, is claiming Number 2 licensee status and pointing to a 40 adviser onboarding pipeline.
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Treasury consultation canvasses PII role for FAAA

Mike Taylor | 16 December 2025The Treasury's CSLR consultation on PI Insurance is canvassing allowing professional bodies such as the FAAA to be providers.
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ASIC spends $66,000 on Leader’s Forum

Mike Taylor | 16 December 2025ASIC has confirmed to Senate Estimates that it spent $66,000 holding a Leader's Forum in September themed The Way Ahead.