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ANAO deep dives on ASIC regulation of big audit firms

Mike Taylor 24 March 2025

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has been placed under scrutiny by the Auditor-General.

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has called for submissions to an audit it is undertaking to “assess the effectiveness of the ASIC’s regulation of registered company auditors”.

The audit comes on the back of…

Regulation

Super funds urge 60 days on breach report handling

Mike Taylor 24 March 2025

Superannuation funds have told the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that while they welcome proposed changes to breach reporting arrangements, they do not go far enough.

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has responded to the ASIC proposals by arguing that the relief period of 30 days…

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Pre-Budget poll sees heightened client interest in super, aged care

Yasmine Raso 24 March 2025 No Comments

An adviser survey conducted in the lead-up to the 2025-26 Federal Budget announcement tomorrow night has unearthed several client concerns.

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JANA boosts wealth arm with investment consultant appointment

Yasmine Raso 24 March 2025 No Comments

JANA has signalled its dedication to cater to the wealth sector with the appointment of David Wilson as Senior Investment Consultant.

Sustainabilty

Perpetual commits $60m to flagship sustainability-focused fund

Patrick Buncsi 24 March 2025 No Comments

Perpetual has added Osmosis’s flagship sustainability strategy to its investment offering, committing AU$60 million to the sustainability-focused fund

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Claims management bullying – Part 1

Col Fullagar 24 March 2025 No Comments

Life/risk columnist, Col Fullagar, laments that 12 years after he wrote a damning assessment of claims handling, too little has changed.

INDUSTRY NEWS

The future of equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 March 2025 No Comments

Find out what Loomis Sayles’ Aziz Hamzaogullari had to say about the future of equities in our Next Decade Investing white paper.

Protect their futures. Grow your business. 

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025 No Comments

By combining MLC Life Insurance’s 138-year history with the support of Nippon Life, Acenda will continue to offer competitive and innovative cover.

Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025 No Comments

 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

Outlook 2025: Plan for growth, Prepare for volatility

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 February 2025 No Comments

After two years of weak returns, 2024 has proven to be a rewarding year for Australian investors. What will 2025 bring?

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Adviser churn between licensees continues

Mike Taylor 21 March 2025 No Comments

Churn between licensees remains the dominant factor in changes to the Financial Adviser Register, according to WealthData.

Note taking

AMP North embeds ‘market first’ GenAI capability

Patrick Buncsi 21 March 2025 No Comments

AMP has deployed a ‘first in market’ GenAI-powered feature within North that eliminates a major administrative bugbear for advisers

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No need for knee-jerk on negative super returns

Mike Taylor 21 March 2025 No Comments

Specialist research house Chant West has urged fund members to stay the course in the face of Trump volatility and negative returns.

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Award-winning financial planner launches own practice

Yasmine Raso 21 March 2025 No Comments

Women in Wealth Awards 2024 honouree, Nicola Beswick, has launched her own financial planning practice, White Rabbit Advisory, in Melbourne.

Undervalued stocks presenting big opportunities for investors right now

Market correction an opportunity to capitalise on the unloved & undervalued

Patrick Buncsi 21 March 2025 No Comments

Increasing volatility in equities markets is exposing the significant potential of undervalued stocks, with an opportunity for investors to capitalise

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More retirees weighed down by mortgage debt: research

Yasmine Raso 21 March 2025 No Comments

CFS’ Rethinking Retirement report has highlighted further retirement concerns, including the rising number of Australians retiring with debt.

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SQM Research applies ‘Watch’ status to private credit sector

Mike Taylor 20 March 2025 2 Comments

SQM Research has imposed a ‘Watch’ status to the private credit sector amid increased regulator scrutiny and observable issues.

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Will group life trump adverse genetic testing?

Mike Taylor 20 March 2025 One Comment

Amid the debate over genetic testing, the FAAA has pointed out that those with negative outcomes can still access group cover via super.