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Netwealth separates itself from First Guardian: 'A case of fraud'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... continued to separate itself from the collapse of First Guardian, saying it was a "case of fraud". In its September quarterly business update, Netwealth said it was working cooperatively with industry bodies and regulators in relation to members who ...

ASIC reports 50% jump in investigations in FY25

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... penalties. Longo highlighted that in the last 12-18 months ASIC became increasing concerned with the rise in "unscrupulous" business models that attack the superannuation savings of Australians, commonly done through high-pressure selling and promises ...

La Trobe appoints new liquidity chief

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... liquidity management is a key reason it has earned the trust of over 120,000 investors. I'm thrilled to contribute to a business that's not only growing rapidly but doing so with integrity and purpose." Chief investment officer Chris Paton said: "Dan's ...

MA Financial makes $525m acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... The shopping centre attracts more than 12 million customers annually and is located 14km north-west of Sydney's central business district. MA Financial head of core real estate Chris Lock said the sale of a 100% interest in a Sydney metropolitan regional ...

Controversial US policy to benefit Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... "As trade is redirected away from the US and China to other regions, the impact of the US tariffs is expected to reduce business investment in the US and China. At the same time investment is expected to increase in Australia, reflecting Australia's ...

Full automation key for business success, but not investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
Financial advisers are moving to automate many business processes, but investment automation remains limited as they look to maintain control over decision-making. The AdviceTech 2025 Turning Data Into Growth report, based on over 300 financial advice ...

Platform trustees told to improve investment governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
The regulator has written to platform trustees in the wake of the First Guardian and Shield Master Fund collapses, alerting them to the need to strengthen their investment governance processes. In its letter, it shared initial findings from the thematic ...

Aware Super, TelstraSuper advance merger plans

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... and advice services, secure premium investment opportunities and continue its investment in digital tools. While it is "business as usual" for now, Davies flagged that a Successor Fund Transfer is expected towards the end of the 2026 financial year. ...

Aussie family office chiefs earn up to US$625k

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... surveyed have between US$501 million and US$1 billion in funds under management (FUM). KPMG Australia partner for family business and private clients Robyn Langsford said that single family offices (SFOs) are maturing as nearly 60% have been in operation ...

AWAG to snap up 20% stake in First Mutual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... centralised professional development, compliance and audit. "AWAG is pleased to be in partnership with a quality and successful business that is focused on disciplined growth strategies," AWAG executive chair Lee Iafrate said.