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Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... and Cabinet deliberations," he said. Chalmers added that the current tax system is "outdated" and weighs on younger Australians. He said reform would have a substantial focus "on our intergenerational responsibilities". Chalmers said if the government ...

Entireti taps AI to centralise advice data

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... its offerings. "Across our community there is a shared ambition to build thriving practices that are serving more Australians and growing sustainably," Younger said. "After a comprehensive review of the market, we are excited to work with Communify to ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... Abood said the number of financial advisers and paraplanners continues to fall well short of demand at a time when Australians are increasingly seeking financial advice to improve household financial wellbeing, retirement outcomes, and broader economic ...

Ironbark brings businesses under one national banner

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... management in Australia," Larsen said. "We have built one business that at its core is about being the trusted home for Australians to get great advice, services and solutions, underpinned by strong governance and a fiduciary-led mindset." Founded in ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
More Australians are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for insurance advice, underscoring the need for the government to deliver on its advice reforms, the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said. Research by CALI found three in five Australians ...

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
ASIC has warned younger Australians that cryptocurrency and the like could be setting them up for failure, setting unrealistic expectations on returns, price volatility and long-term investing. A national survey conducted by YouGov found around one ...

SMSFs continue to demonstrate competitive edge: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... remain a compelling option when they are used under the right circumstances and managed effectively," he said. "For Australians seeking greater flexibility, control over investment decisions, estate planning advantages, and the ability to tailor strategies ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... super funds are building diverse and resilient portfolios that help deliver long-term retirement outcomes for working Australians," IFM Investors said. IFM Investors has also released a policy blueprint outlining how Australian super funds can help bridge ...

Australians like AI, reluctant to trust it on financial decisions: Survey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
Australians are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, but most remain reluctant to trust it with decisions about their money. Research by Colonial First State (CFS) found while familiarity with AI is growing, human judgement ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... Australia's world-class superannuation system," Chalmers said. "These reforms will mean more super for around 1.3 million Australians, including around 750,000 women and around 550,000 young people under the age of 30." The announcement was welcomed ...