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Insurer sanctioned for over 10k breaches

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
The Life Insurance Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) has sanctioned a life insurer after it reported more than 10,000 breaches of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code) in relation to failure to provide timely, completed annual notices. ...

AFCA consults on rule changes under upcoming scam framework

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to consider scam-related complaints under the Scam Prevention Framework (SPF) that will come into effect early next year. The government passed the Scams Prevention ...

Australian Unity to wind down Platypus AM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... process." Gopal said Platypus Asset Management's clients had been notified of the decision. "We recognise this is an important change for investors and the Platypus team, and Australian Unity is putting in place appropriate interim management arrangements ...

Equity Trustees super exit sparks Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension closure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... financial products without having to compromise their faith or values. That commitment has not changed, and it will not change." "Our community has worked too hard to build credible Islamic financial institutions for misinformation to undermine that ...

Acclaim Wealth names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... complete that process by end FY27," the firm said. "In the meantime, ETSL remains the trustee of Acclaim, and there is no change to the service of the fund, or its members."

SMC chair takes on more board duties

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... Australia said. "Housing Australia thanks Damien Tangey for his leadership as acting chair during a period of substantial change, growth and delivery for the organisation and welcomes his continued contribution as a member of the board." Additionally ...

FEATURE | Managed accounts | Industrialising advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... Cobain adviser and founding partner Tim Townsend says. "The issue became that very often you might make a decision to make a change to the client portfolios, but you might not be meeting with that client for another six months," he says. "And so, the ...

MUFG to acquire GROW Inc

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... spokesperson said. "GROW is an external service provider to HESTA and the existing platform remains in place. The proposed change of ownership does not affect members' super, with their savings remaining invested by HESTA as usual. We do not expect ...

SMSFA appoints head of professional standards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... industry and other stakeholders to ensure the frameworks governing the sector remain robust, fit for purpose and responsive to change, while equipping SMSF professionals with the capability to deliver the highest standards for their clients," Burgess ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Australia is in the grips of an unprecedented mental health crisis. It joins a league of other, what anthropologist Joseph Henrich coins as "Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich and Democratic" or "WEIRD" countries, grappling with the perfect storm ...