KARREN VERGARA   Investors who sought the help of a financial adviser will likely have more peace of mind about their financial security and quality of life, latest research shows.ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   Investec's international robo-advice offering, Click & Invest, has been shuttered just two years after it was launched.

JAMIE WILLIAMSON   A US-based global equities boutique has established an Australian office, with a former Perpetual Private analyst appointed to lead the local business.HARRISON WORLEY   Centuria Capital is expanding its remit, acquiring more than 63% of a specialist fund manager and launching a new entity.

KARREN VERGARA   A major tobacco company is eyeing the life insurance industry by launching products that offer discounts for customers that quit smoking or switch to alternatives.KARREN VERGARA   Life insurers are ramping up efforts to improve pricing and underwriting efficiencies with the help of startups to make it possible, a new insurtech study shows.

HARRISON WORLEY   The Australian Tax Office has provided guidance on how self-managed superannuation funds might be affected by the Protecting Your Super reforms.ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   The Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System is arguing Labor's refundable franking credits proposal does not target the wealthy but impacts low income earners instead.

BENJAMIN ONG   The topline GDP growth figures for Japan give it bragging rights. But, as always, the devil is in the details and the details are devilish.BENJAMIN ONG   The elimination of domestic political uncertainty surrounding the elections (with a government majority at that), the recent depreciation in the Australian dollar and, working in the background, the rise and rise in iron ore prices makes this time's promise of a budget surplus workable.

HARRISON WORLEY   Investors in the United Kingdom lost more than £27 million to cryptoasset and forex scams in the last year.HARRISON WORLEY   For the financial system to really improve, fairness needs to be embedded into financial institutions, according to ASIC chair James Shipton.

HARRISON WORLEY   The managing director of the National Stock Exchange of Australia is set to leave after 10 years.JAMIE WILLIAMSON   The managing director of RBC Investor & Treasury Services in Australia has departed, with a new general manager role introduced.

KANIKA SOOD   Six years after the first lifecycle MySuper products hit the shelves, industry superannuation funds have trailed behind the retail sector in terms of adoption.KARREN VERGARA   A new survey conducted by Industry Super Australia reveals political parties are not doing enough to tackle unpaid superannuation and that legislation is the only solution to an ongoing problem.

KANIKA SOOD   The global funds network that has transacted for over 1100 funds in its Australian network has gone live with blockchain-powered infrastructure.ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   Australia's big banks are well placed to defend their position against fintechs hoping to disrupt the industry, according to a new report from Moody's.

KANIKA SOOD   Mining magnate Andrew Forrest and wife Nicola have donated $655 million to their philanthropic foundation.KANIKA SOOD   The Sydney boutique has partnered with an advisory firm to launch a new fund that will invest in Asian credit.