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FAAA award finalists named

STAFF WRITER | WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025

... acknowledge members who are committed to delivering the highest standards of trusted and professional advice to Australian consumers, as well as those who go above and beyond to support their local community through pro bono and volunteer work. They ...

ASIC issues interim stop orders to RELI Capital

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

... Mortgage Fund, a registered managed investment scheme operated by RELI Capital. The regulator said it is to protect consumers and retail investors from acquiring a product not suitable for their financial objectives. Its action follows concern that the ...

Young people want more from their life insurance: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025

Young consumers are overlooking life insurance as delayed traditional milestones make it feel less relevant, according to a report by Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA. The World Life Insurance Report 2026, based on a survey of 6000 people aged ...

Insurers' approaches reinforcing mental health stigma: Life CCC

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025

... compliance with the Life Insurance Code of Practice and ensures that consistency in the service standards is maintained for consumers.

QIC backs first-of-its-kind battery supply chain in Qld

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025

... technology, supports early market engagement and has functioned to deliver electrolyte to domestic and international battery consumers, QIC said. In accordance with a Financial Investment Decision, construction is expected to commence in 2026 making ...

CSLR a 'shared responsibility' for all AFCA members: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025

Responding to the Treasury consultation on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), the SMSF Association (SMSFA) agrees the most efficient and equitable way to fund the special levy is to spread it across all Australian Financial Complaints Authority ...

Equity Trustees defies ASIC Shield Master Fund allegations

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025

... according to its investment manager CF Capital. ASIC estimates that $480 million was invested in Shield by at least 5800 consumers, who did so via Macquarie Investment Management and EQT. EQT declined to comment on why the red flags were ignored and ...

FEATURE: Hyped up

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025

... "This is the moment where organisations can invest in good governance and be thoughtful about safety and engage with consumers and employees about where the value of AI is," Davis says. Down to earth ECP Asset Management portfolio manager Annabelle Miller ...

ASIC culls red tape, sets sights on more

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025

... regulation is more enforceable, but it also means more seamless interactions with ASIC, more understandable rules to protect consumers, and clearer compliance requirements." The report outlined ASIC's initiatives including improving access to regulatory ...

FAAA calls for other sectors to help pay $67m CSLR bill

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025

... responsible for causing the losses." Abood suggested that spreading out the levy to other sectors would help ensure consumers are not missing out on compensation they are entitled to under the scheme. "In our view it would not be appropriate that consumers ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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