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Australian women most likely to retire early

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025

... workforce before retirement age, with the problem most prevalent in Australia, according to new research from the British Standards Institution. The research found early departure was most prevalent in Australia, where 31% said they expect to retire ...

ASIC sues Fiducian for ESG failures

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025

... sustainability-related representations are well-founded, transparent and consistent," Court said. "The bar for governance standards that underpin ESG representations for investment products is high and ASIC will ensure that entities which we believe ...

Lorica Partners, Multiforte Financial Services merge

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025

... said it was a difficult decision and that the focus was finding the right partner who aligns on philosophy, culture and standards. "When we quietly tested the market, we were surprised - and genuinely affirmed - by the number and quality of like-minded ...

3500 advisers at risk as deadline looms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025

... provide advice after December 31. Advisers who are existing providers have until 1 January 2026 to meet qualifications standards to continue providing personal advice to retail clients. As of September 16, 7081 relevant providers hold an approved degree ...

Super funds must improve reporting, audits: ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025

... financial reports, while auditors must perform independent audits in accordance with the relevant auditing and assurance standards." This is the first report of three that ASIC will release in relation to financial reporting and audit quality. The next ...

RBA says ASX has 'considerable work to do'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025

... assessment found that many ASX CS facilities were rated as having 'observed' or 'broadly observed' many of the individual standards. However, five standards were noted as being either 'partly observed' or 'not observed', these being: operational risk ...

Macquarie to pay Shield victims in full

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025

... savings were eroded." Taking to LinkedIn, Financial Advice Association Australia general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson welcomed the move by Macquarie. "This is a very good outcome for these clients who have been so badly impacted ...

FAAA award finalists named

STAFF WRITER | WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025

... awards program, including Adviser of the Year. The awards acknowledge members who are committed to delivering the highest standards of trusted and professional advice to Australian consumers, as well as those who go above and beyond to support their ...

ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025

... constructive approach throughout this consultation process, and we welcome ASIC's recognition of the role that industry-led standards can play." The FSC said it will work with operators within its membership and ASIC to develop such standards "that enhance ...

Concentration of private credit sector a concern: ASIC

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025

... this nature. Private credit is playing an important role in our capital markets and Australia should implement industry standards that align with international best practice. "Enhanced standards are needed to lift practices across the sector. They will ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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