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FAAA pushes to expand NCA to financial advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... added the industry needs to be very careful about the scope of the New Class of Adviser and how consumers will be charged. She added it is important to ensure the New Class does not impact the services provided by advisers. "Let's not forget what ...

SMSFA appoints head of professional standards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... held a part-time role as policy manager at the SMSFA while also serving as head of public practice and SME at CPA Australia. She brings experience across the financial planning and accounting industries. Previously she also worked with the Accounting ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... things like 'Talk to your mates' and R U OK? Day, which are great for encouraging people to start the conversation," she says. "But there seems to be far less guidance or awareness around what the next step is if someone does need help." The ...

Perpetual weighed down by wealth management business

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Perpetual Group recorded "stable" revenue of $1.4 billion in FY26, as growth was affected by lower asset and wealth management revenue. Operating revenue of $1.4 billion was stable year-on-year, with revenue growth reflected by its corporate trust division ...

MFG profit falls 47% as Barrenjoey lifts combined earnings

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Magellan Financial Group's (MFG) statutory net profit has fallen 47% to $88 million in FY26, despite stronger earnings from Barrenjoey helping lift the combined group's operating profit. MFG reported a 9% decline in operating profit after tax ...

Pacific Current eyes return to active management

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Pacific Current is mulling a return to active management, two years after it stepped back from active investing and externalised management of its portfolio. The move follows a year of asset sales that left the firm debt-free and holding $158 million ...

AFCA moves to reinstate APT Strategy, opens doors for victims

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... complaints process, as well as stay on top of regulatory developments, court proceedings and government reforms. Kee said she worked closely with Callun Blurton from FD Legal throughout this process "because we both believed these investors deserved ...

BT Panorama hires long-serving Russell Investments executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... advisers value. Under Tim's leadership we're excited to build on that momentum and further strengthen our offering," she said. Furlan added that advisers are under real pressure to do more for more clients. "Managed accounts, done well, take ...

AllianceBernstein launches emerging markets active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
AllianceBernstein (AB) has launched an active emerging market ETF on TMX Australia, expanding its local exchange traded offering and giving investors access to it Strategic Core equities strategy. The AB Emerging Markets Strategic Core Equities Funds- ...

Australian Unity names chief of staff, marketing lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... executive for customer and marketing, bringing experience in data and artificial intelligence-led marketing to lead the division. She was previously chief marketing officer at Nuix, a provider of analytics and intelligence software, and vice president ...