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ASIC raises alarm on auditor independence, conflicts of interest

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... critically about whether they are independent and be alive to even the perception that their independence is compromised." ASIC will continue to investigate potential breaches of independence and conflicts of interest obligations and take compliance ...

JPMAM launches ETF models with Vanguard

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... balanced, growth, and high growth options. The models are a low-cost solution blending active and passive management and will be accessible to wealth managers and financial advisers through third-party investment platforms. The solution comes amidst ...

Aware Super enhances portfolio management capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... manage investment performance, including improved currency hedge capabilities, across its portfolio. The software, PEARL, will enable Aware Super to expand its analysis of investment decisions across all individual funds within its portfolio, improving ...

Platform trustees told to improve investment governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... standards and inform APRA; and review and confirm their accountabilities under the Financial Accountability Regime. "APRA will actively and closely monitor steps taken by platform trustees. Where planned enhancements or implementation are assessed inadequate ...

Aware Super, TelstraSuper advance merger plans

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... billion in assets. Providing an update to its members, TelstraSuper chief executive Chris Davies said joining Aware Super will lead to more scale "which provides the potential for lower fees, access to more investment opportunities, as well as more efficient ...

Australian Food Super to transition to age-based premiums

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... premium to date for life, TPD and income protection cover, was $530.40. From November 1, members between the ages of 33 and 45 will only pay $455. However, members over 46 years of age will see their premiums increase significantly, with those between ...

AWAG to snap up 20% stake in First Mutual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
ASX-listed Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) will acquire a 20% stake in licensee First Mutual, in a bid to expand its AFSL and licensing services. The investment is on a cash basis and First Mutual will retain its autonomy and ownership structure ...

ASIC approval puts Cboe, ASX on level playing field

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
ASIC will allow Cboe Australia, a subsidiary of Cboe Global Markets, to list new companies on its platform, directly competing with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). ASIC flagged the possibility of an approval in August. Historically, Cboe Australia ...

Generation Life hires former Allianz Retire+ exec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... Life. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, he is exceptionally well placed to take on this role. He will further strengthen our growth trajectory by enhancing our capabilities and broadening the sectors we represent, supporting ...

Australian women most likely to retire early

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... additional markets assessed in 2025, a proportion of women are still being locked out of work," the report said. "For some, this will be a choice driven by financial security, preference around hobbies and leisure, or prioritisation of caring responsibilities. ...