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Prime Super, Aware Super explore potential merger

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... respective members. The merger presents a potential to provide "stronger retirement outcomes, enhanced financial guidance and advice, and a member experience that combines the best of both funds." Pending the outcomes of due diligence, it is anticipated ...

AustralianSuper ups admin fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... security," she said. "We have brought more member-facing services in-house, strengthened account security, expanded access to advice and guidance services, and enhanced the digital tools members use to engage with their super."

BUSSQ ups insurance cover, costs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... during one of the most difficult times for a member or their family." BUSSQ said members can also access personal financial advice relating to insurance from its in-house team at no extra cost. BUSSQ added its default insurance cover levels have remained ...

Findex expands in Adelaide with Wakeful acquisition

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... Findex's existing Adelaide wealth management business and forms part of the firm's strategy to provide integrated financial advice across Australia and New Zealand. Wakeful Partners, founded in 2010, services around 1500 client entities spanning individuals ...

FAAA calls for rethink on trust tax overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
The Financial Advice Association (FAAA) has urged the federal government to reconsider its proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts, warning the reforms could impose significant costs on small businesses, financial advisers and lower income Australians ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
Despite only accounting for less than 10% of the total complaints lodged, investment and advice complaints have seen the steepest increase in FY26, data from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) shows. AFCA received a record 119,949 ...

Platforms are not solution providers: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... platforms should stay in their lane rather than overstep to improve financial adviser productivity, reiterating that it is the advice business' responsibility to do so. Speaking at the Financial Services Council (FSC) Shaping Advice Summit, Barrett ...

Local advice sector an attractive opportunity for global PE firms

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
Local experts are observing a growing investment opportunity in Australian advice platforms that may not be as apparent for global investors, but since the sector is currently at its "infancy", many can capitalise on buying low and selling high. Speaking ...

FSC calls for tougher oversight of advice licensees

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2026
The Financial Services Council ( FSC ) has called for a significant overhaul of ASIC's supervisions of financial advice licensees, arguing stronger regulatory oversight is needed to better protect consumers following recent industry failures. In a white ...

Perpetual rejects EQT bid again as growth continues

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUL 2026
... while J O Hambro experienced more stable flow trends than in recent quarters. Meanwhile, Wealth Management funds under advice increased 5% to $22.1 billion, supported by market gains and modest net inflows, with the sale to Bain Capital remaining on ...