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Adviser exam pass rate drops once again

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2025
The results of the 29 th Financial Adviser Exam have been handed down, with only 66% of candidates passing. In the June 5 exam cycle, a total of 237 people sat the exam; 75% (179) sat the exam for the first time. Eighty people (34%) have failed the ...

Lack of confidence in US equities brings investors back home

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 JUL 2025
... for platforms that do more than execute trades," Günhan continued. "They're looking for platforms that can support education, embed good habits early, and evolve with the next generation of investors. AI tools will play a key role, but only if they're ...

New SMSF industry body launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
The SMSF Innovation Council has launched to provide the SMSF sector with education, advocacy and a best-practice framework to help navigate the digital assets landscape. Chaired by Kate Cooper, the initiative is focused on collaborating and sharing ...

Aussies feeling FOMO on private markets: Survey

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... value through many market cycles is essential," Natixis country head Australia and New Zealand Louise Watson said. "Education becomes essential as some knowledge gaps remain. Liquidity, the valuation lag, and the return cycle are the top three differences ...

Government to convene a productivity roundtable

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2025
... be solved by government stepping back." "This is a time where government has to be prepared to step up to invest in education and skills and research and innovation; to build and upgrade the infrastructure that supports growth and drives productivity ...

State Street's plan for power, product, partnerships

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... needs in a world where they also have demands, and to provide insights into how our products are used. Those elements of education and partnership, along with a competitively priced series of ETF products, create potential for market share," he said. ...

MAX Awards honour best of the best

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... prestigious Team of the Year - Marketing went to Generation Life, which also picked up Campaign of the Year - Financial Education and Integrated Campaign of the Year - Industry for its Not tomorrow's problem initiative. In addition to Enright's ...

Australia's largest buyout firm hires from State Street GA

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... these investment strategies more accessible through evergreen structures." Central to this strategy will be investor education, according to Ovchar, who emphasised the compelling investment case for private markets. "The investment thesis behind private ...

Capstone appoints former licensee head to new role

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... role on July 1, Marcus O'Sullivan will be responsible for licensee growth, practice developments, and licensing and education activities. O'Sullivan has some 20 years' experience in senior management, most recently as managing director for Affinia Financial ...

Islamic finance industry association established

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... finance requirements, and inform members of existing and proposed legislation and regulations; provide training and education opportunities for member organisations and the broader community; informing Australians and key stakeholder groups about the ...